Station 75
Kevin O’Brien
Age: 32 year old male
Patient
Patient's Story (Role player’s brief)
Patient’s Story
Opening Statement: “Hi doctor, I’ve been thinking about getting a vasectomy and wanted to talk it through with you.”
You are Kevin, a 32-year-old man seeking a vasectomy. You and your wife have been married for two years and agreed early in your relationship that you didn’t want to have children. However, you haven’t specifically discussed the vasectomy with her. You feel that choosing to have a vasectomy would be a responsible way to prevent any unintended pregnancies.
If asked about any external pressures to make this decision: Deny any pressure from anyone and confirm that this is your own decision. You are aware that a vasectomy is a permanent procedure, but you would like to know more about how it is done, the recovery process, and any potential risks involved.
Social History: You do not smoke or drink alcohol. You work as a software developer.
You live with your wife.
Ideas: You believe that a vasectomy is the most responsible method of contraception given that you and your wife have agreed not to have children.
Concerns: You are concerned because your wife, who is on the contraceptive pill, has recently missed a few doses and you’re worried about the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy.
Expectations: You are hoping for clear information about the vasectomy procedure, its risks, and how to go about getting it done.
Say NO to any other questions asked outside of the details already provided in the scenario. Accept anything offered to you by the doctor.