Station 32
Jason Stubbs
Age: 28 years old female
Patient
Patient's Story (Role player’s brief)
Patient’s Story
You are Jason Stubbs, a 28-year-old male, and you have booked a telephone appointment with the GP following your release from prison one week ago, to request a repeat prescription for medications you were previously taking during your time in prison.
While in prison, you were prescribed pregabalin, tramadol, and zopiclone to manage chronic lower back pain and sleep difficulties. You no longer have access to these medications, and you would love them to be prescribed
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While you were in prison, you developed ongoing lower back pain and began experiencing persistent sleep difficulties. The prison doctor prescribed pregabalin, tramadol, and zopiclone, which you have been taking regularly since then. You believe these medications have been essential, without them, your back pain becomes severe, and you struggle to sleep. Youn have been on them for about one year now
You now have only one tablet left of each medication and have been trying to get a GP appointment since your release. A pharmacist recently advised you that only a GP can review and prescribe these medications in the community.
You do not feel low in mood and deny any symptoms of depression.
You were taking pregabalin 50mg, three times a day, tramadol 100mg, four times a day and zopiclone 7.5mg at night
Social History: You are currently homeless and staying with a friend in a caravan. No current employment as no one wants to employ an ex-convict. You are not in contact with your family, who have distanced themselves following your incarceration
You were imprisoned for assaulting your ex-girlfriend
You do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, and do not use illicit drugs
Idea: You believe you need these medications to manage your pain and sleep
Concern: You are worried about withdrawal symptoms, as you get jittery, shaky, and sweaty when you do not take them.
Expectation: You are hoping the doctor will restart your previous prescriptions
Say NO to any other questions asked outside of the details already provided in the scenario. Accept anything offered to you by the doctor.