Jeffrey Smith
Age: 34 years old male
Patient
Patient's Story (Role player’s brief)
Patient’s Story
You are Jeffrey Smith, a 34-year-old man attending today to discuss the results of your recent kidney ultrasound scan, which was arranged after high blood pressure was discovered during a routine check.
You have no symptoms and felt completely well, so you were quite shocked to learn that your blood pressure was high
Provide the following information ONLY if asked:
You occasionally take over-the-counter ibuprofen for headaches. That’s the only medication you use.
Social History: You are a non-smoker and do not drink alcohol. You live with your wife and two children—your 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter. You work as an accountant. The job is not stressful, and you enjoy it.
Family History: You were adopted. However, you’re aware that your biological father died from a kidney-related condition, though you don’t recall the exact diagnosis.
Ideas: You don’t understand why your blood pressure is high, especially as you’ve felt fine.
Concerns: You’d like to get to the bottom of it and ensure it’s managed properly.
Expectations: You expect the doctor to explain the results of your scan and what it means for your health.
If the doctor shares a diagnosis involving cysts or kidney disease, ask:
- “What will eventually happen with this condition?”
- “Is there a medication that can treat or remove the cyst?”
- “Can my children be screened for this since you mentioned it runs in families (Only ask this if you are told it runs in family)?”
If asked anything outside of the information above, politely say “No.”