Progress in the applications of standardized patients in medical education and healthcare research

As a standard component in medical education in many countries, standardized patients have become professionals who provide valuable opportunities for training and evaluation of clinical skills among medical students and physicians. This paper reviewed the application of standardized patients in health care, discussed its advantages and disadvantages, and advocated continuation of in-depth research on standardized patients in China, and acceleration in the establishment of a formal system of standardized patients in medical education and health systems, so as to improve the quality of medical care. Key words: Medical education; Standardized patients; Health care; Application