Station 59
Jasmine Walker
Age: 30 years old female
Patient
Patient's Story (Role player’s brief)
Patient’s Story
You are Jasmine Walker, a 30-year-old woman currently 33 weeks pregnant with your first child. You are calling for an urgent telephone consultation because you have developed widespread itching over the past two days, and it seems to be getting worse.
Opening statement: Doctor, I want some tablets for my itching. I’ve been itching all over and it’s getting really uncomfortable.
If asked to elaborate:
The itching is particularly bothersome at night and has begun to disturb your sleep. You have tried using regular moisturisers, but they have not helped. You have no rash, have not been in contact with anyone else experiencing similar symptoms, and your pregnancy has been uneventful so far.
You are up to date with all midwife appointments, and you continue to feel normal baby movements.
Social History: This is your first pregnancy; you are a non-smoker; you do not drink alcohol; you work as a beautician (nail technician); you live with your supportive husband;you are due to travel to Albania for a holiday tomorrow.
Idea: You’ve heard that itching can be common in pregnancy
Concern: You are worried the itching might affect your sleep and holiday in Albania
Expectation: You would like the GP to prescribe a safe medication to stop the itching
Say NO to any other questions asked outside of the details already provided in the scenario. Accept anything offered to you by the doctor.