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Medical students at the University of Glamorgan are set to train on a revolutionary dummy which moves and feels like a real patient. Medical students at the University of Glamorgan are to train on a revolutionary dummy which moves and feels like a real patient.
The state-of-the art simulator has a human-like skeletal structure that provides lifelike movement.The state-of-the art simulator has a human-like skeletal structure that provides lifelike movement.
It has been modelled from a cast of a real person and its skin acts, looks and feels like real human skin.It has been modelled from a cast of a real person and its skin acts, looks and feels like real human skin.
The university, based in Treforest near Pontypridd, say the dummy - called iStan - is a first in Europe. The university, based in Treforest near Pontypridd, say the dummy - called iStan - will help develop skills.
The simulator will be part of the Glamorgan Clinical Simulation Centre, which is a purpose-built teaching facility that has been designed to replicate NHS settings.The simulator will be part of the Glamorgan Clinical Simulation Centre, which is a purpose-built teaching facility that has been designed to replicate NHS settings.
The wards and clinical areas are equipped with the latest health technologies and equipment so that students can develop their skills.The wards and clinical areas are equipped with the latest health technologies and equipment so that students can develop their skills.
Professor Donna Mead, Dean of Faculty of Health, Sport and Science said: "iStan will be a key resource for our centre and will take simulation training for health professionals to a new and exciting level of realism."Professor Donna Mead, Dean of Faculty of Health, Sport and Science said: "iStan will be a key resource for our centre and will take simulation training for health professionals to a new and exciting level of realism."