The Journey of a Prescription: Authentic Interprofessional Education Simulation of the Patient and Prescription Flow through Prescriber and Dispenser

There is an increasing emphasis on interprofessional education for health professional students. However, exercises at the immersion level – where students are embedded in their professional roles – are challenging to design. We investigated the feasibility of running a series of simulated pharmacies alongside an existing simulated medical clinic. Students enjoyed the added authenticity of interprofessional simulation, but that this made them feel they had to represent their profession well. Simulation suites for different health professions should be co-located where possible.