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Context  The ability to perform clinical procedures safely is a key skill for health care professionals. Performing such procedures on conscious patients is challenging and requires a combination of technical and communication skills. We have developed quasi‐clinical scenarios, where inanimate models attached to simulated patients provide a convincing learning environment. Procedures are rated by expert observers and by the ‘patient’ and recorded for subsequent review. This study explores the potential of locating such scenarios within a real clinical setting, allowing participants to experience the challenges of the workplace while ensuring patient safety. An innovative portable digital recording device (the ‘Virtual Chaperone’) is evaluated for use in clinical settings.

Methods  A qualitative design (observation and interview studies) investigated volunteer medical students undertaking 2 procedure scenarios …