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6 scenarios · About 75 minutes
The Patient Interview
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Scenarios
- 1Start scenario
Meeting your first patient
Introduce the medical-student role, obtain permission, and invite the patient’s story.
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- 2Start scenario
Three concerns in one visit
Negotiate an agenda without dismissing the patient’s priorities.
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- 3Start scenario
The patient who says very little
Use open questions, silence, and clarification without interrogating.
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- 4Start scenario
A worried patient interrupts
Recognize emotion and return to the patient’s concern before gathering details.
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- 5Start scenario
A story that keeps branching
Redirect respectfully and check an accurate summary.
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- 6Start scenario
A complete first conversation
Open the conversation, agree on priorities, listen with empathy, and summarize with a new patient.
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About this course
What you’ll practice
- Agree on the patient’s agenda and introduce your role clearly.
- Use questions, listening, and empathy to understand the patient’s concern.
- Summarize accurately and close the conversation with a clear next step.
Recommended preparation: No preparation required.