Realistic Medicine

This toolkit contains all the resources needed for experienced facilitators to run an interactive, online shared decision making conversation masterclass. The toolkit contains a detailed running order and script for the session, facilitator notes, and handouts for participants plus some example clinical scenarios. Facilitators are encouraged to adapt the scenario to the learning needs of their participants. The toolkit can also be used for in-person training.

Tutor roles:

There is a minimum of 4 roles required to run this masterclass:

1. Chair 
2. Lead Tutor (plus 1-2 additional tutors in training or for large groups) 
3. A senior tutor in role as a healthcare professional (should be a role they are familiar with) 
4. A simulated patient/relative or a professional in role as someone of the same gender and approximate age (trained volunteer, professional or tutor) 

Downloadable Toolkit Contains:

1. DECIDE image
2. DECIDE image slide
3. DECIDE Model
4. Scenarios: Shared decision making with DECIDE 
   1. Lumbar puncture after subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)
   2. Polypharmacy in primary care
   3. Acute prescription request for an antidepressant in primary care 
5. Scenario writing template: Shared decision making
6. Webinar Masterclass Tutor Roles
7. Webinar Masterclass Structure
8. Realistic conversations: Shared decision making (DECIDE) handout for participants
9. Demonstration webinar of teaching method for facilitator training - NES conference 2022

This Treatment Escalation Planning in hospital (REDMAP) training resource was developed by senior clinicians and educators from NES, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and the University of Edinburgh.

Content updated July 2024