Development of bioethical competencies in clinical simulation scenarios

Based on the challenge of training competent professionals in complex clinical environments and the fundamental role that simulation plays in the education of both physicians and bioethicists, simulation emerges as an effective and evolving method for acquiring bioethical skills and competencies. This article proposes the implementation of bioethical scenarios through simulation as a teaching-learning method of identification, analysis and resolving bioethical dilemmas. A bibliographic review was conducted on the use of simulation to develop bioethical competencies, following the framework proposed by the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities. Simulation, particularly debriefing, was found to provide an effective space for learning and developing skills in bioethical analysis and discernment. Additionally, challenges were identified in using clinical simulation to develop bioethical competencies in students. The clinical simulation method facilitates the learning and development of bioethical skills and competencies in students, both in medicine and bioethics, and requires further implementations to identify areas for improvement and optimize competency acquisition.