The Edinburgh Patient Partnership Supporting Assessment and Teaching (EPPSAT) service sources patients to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate clinical examinations and teaching. Established in 2006, the joint venture currently accommodates in the region of 350 patient volunteers. It is supported by the University of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.The EPPSAT service is delivered by full time coordinator, a senior nurse who recruits patients and ensures their wellbeing is supported when they assist in examinations and teaching. EventsEPPSAT patients are involved in Year 4 and Year 6 student end of year examinations: namely, in respiratory, neurology, cardiovascular and abdominal exams.EPPSAT patient involvement in undergraduate teaching is also increasing partly as a result of hospital in-patients often being acutely unwell. Regular scheduled patient sessions include neurology, cardiology, rheumatology and psychiatry modules of Year 4. Patients also meet students in Year 1 to discuss their experience of illness.The Royal College of Physicians host regular assessments and courses for doctors in training in Edinburgh. EPPSAT patients are always involved in these membership assessments. Related linksEPPSAT promotional video (You Tube link)The Royal College of Surgeons of EdinburghThe Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh ContactTel: 0131 242 6535 / 9414Email: mvm.eppsat@ed.ac.uk Becoming a patient partner Interested in becoming a patient partner with EPPSAT? Referring a patient: information for clinicians The EPPSAT service is continually looking for new patients to join. Referrals from clinicians are the most reliable way of enrolling new patients. In particular, we are looking for patients with respiratory, cardiology, abdominal, neurological, rheumatological and psychiatry diagnoses, but referrals from other specialities are always welcome. This article was published on 2024-09-09
