Station 81
Hailey Davies
Age: 39 year old female
Patient
Patient's Story (Role player’s brief)
Patient’s Story
You are Hailey Davies, a 39-year-old female.
Opening Statement: Hi doctor, I’ve had a lump in my throat for a few weeks now and I’m really worried about it.
If asked to elaborate: You’ve been feeling a persistent lump sensation in your throat for over four weeks. It’s not painful, and you’re not having any difficulty swallowing. You’ve not lost any weight, and you haven’t noticed any night sweats, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite. You don’t have heartburn, tummy (abdominal) pain, or any changes in your bowel or bladder habits. You frequently clear your throat and swallow saliva even when you’re not eating or drinking anything.
If asked about stress or emotional wellbeing: You’ve been feeling very stressed lately because your boyfriend was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer 5 weeks ago. He’s currently awaiting surgery. This news has been emotionally overwhelming, and you’re finding it hard to cope at work. You work as an accountant, and due to the stress, you’ve made two significant mistakes recently. Your employer has issued warnings, and this has added to your anxiety.
Social History: You do not smoke, drink alcohol, or use illicit drugs.
Ideas: You suspect that the lump in your throat could be a sign of cancer
Concerns: You’re concerned this could be something serious, like cancer, and feel very anxious about it.
Expectations: You’re hoping the doctor can arrange some tests or scans to rule out anything serious.
Say NO to any other questions asked outside of the details already provided in the scenario.