Manual volumetry confirms that preterm infants at term-equivalent age have reduced thalamic and lentiform volumes compared with controls. This was most marked among infants with supratentorial lesions but was also seen among those with nonfocal white matter abnormalities.

The approach to writing roles described here is not suited to all simulations. However, it offers guidance to those involved in writing scenarios and has led us to critically reflect on the ways in which we provide educational materials that are patient focused.