Adam Brinkman
Age: 11 years old male
Patient
Patient's Story (Role player’s brief)
You are Amy, the mother of 11-year-old Adam, and you’ve booked this appointment to talk about concerns regarding his weight. You’ve noticed he’s been putting on a lot of weight recently, and it’s becoming a real worry for you.
ONLY SAY THE BELOW IF ASKED
Idea: You believe Adam’s weight gain is largely due to an unhealthy diet. He regularly consumes fizzy drinks, enjoys McDonald’s, and often snacks on chocolate at night. You feel partly responsible, as your new job has made life hectic and left little time for cooking, so meals have become more convenience based. However, you’ve recently started ordering balanced meals through “Hello Fresh” a meal kit company, in an effort to improve the family’s eating habits.
Concerns: You’re worried not just about his physical health, but also the emotional toll this is taking. He’s been bullied at school because of his weight and now feels reluctant to attend school. Although his general mood seems okay, you’ve noticed he’s withdrawn and no longer engages as well socially.
Expectations: You’re hoping the doctor can prescribe something to help with weight loss. You personally use Orlistat and have found it effective for yourself, and you’re wondering if something similar might help Adam.
Social history: You and your family have a history of being overweight — you are overweight, Adam’s 23-year-old brother is also overweight, and so is his dad. You all live together. Adam currently does no regular exercise. He spends a lot of time playing video games. He says he likes football but avoids playing because he feels he can’t keep up. You’ve tried cutting out fizzy drinks, but his weight continues to be a concern.
Say NO to any other questions asked outside of the details already provided in the scenario. Accept anything offered to you by the doctor.