Station 56
Mohammed Khan
Age: 56 years old male
Patient
Patient's Story (Role player’s brief)
Patient’s Story
You are Mohammed Khan, a 56-year-old self-employed tradesman working on building sites. You recently saw the GP a few weeks ago because your knee pain has been getting worse. The GP arranged a knee X-ray, which you’re now calling to discuss.
The pain is starting to interfere with your work. As the sole breadwinner for your household, taking time off is financially difficult.
There is no swelling, redness, or fever and no other joints are affected
You’ve been managing the pain with ibuprofen, which gives some relief. Paracetamol alone does not take away your pain.Your asthma is well controlled, and you haven’t had a flare-up in over three years. You also haven’t experienced any allergic reactions to ibuprofen in the past
Social History: Self-employed tradesman working on building sites; non-smoker; you do not drink alcohol; you live with wife and three children.
Ideas: You suspect there may be a fracture or something serious going on, even though you haven’t had any trauma.
Concerns: You are worried the pain will impact his ability to work, which would affect his income and family responsibilities.
Expectations: You want to know the results of the X-ray and what is causing the pain. You hope for a treatment option that will allow you to keep working.
If the doctor discusses referral for a knee replacement, say you’re not ready at this time due to ongoing work commitments.
Say NO to any other questions asked outside of the details already provided in the scenario. Accept anything else offered to you by the doctor.