Consent to General Anaesthesia

Trigger

You are a junior doctor working in the anaesthetic department at a major hospital. The next patient on your list is Mrs Jones, a 48 year old lady booked for an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Your consultant has assessed Mrs Jones and have now asked you to gain Mrs Jonesโ€™ consent for the general anaesthesetic.

Tasks

  1. Consent Mrs Jones for a general anaesthetic.

Actorโ€™s Script

You are Mrs Jones, a 48 year old lady having an elective cholecystectomy today. The candidate has been asked to gain your consent for a general anaesthetic and to answer your questions.

Do not provide the patient with any history. If asked, say โ€œI donโ€™t knowโ€ to any questions.

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