Asked for 11 OCT 2020 OET speaking session
| PATIENT. Role play. SETTING Community Health Centre |
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| You are 22 years old and have had a cold which has left you with a build-up of mucus (catarrh) and & constant need to clear your throat. You have come for advice on treatment. TASK § When asked, say you have had a cold for a couple of weeks and it’s left you with a build-up of mucus, which means you need to clear your throat a lot. This is quite unpleasant for you and people around you. Say you want some advice on treatment. § Say you don’t have a runny nose, but you are coughing up lots of white mucus and your face and neck hurt as a result. Your senses of smell and taste are fine. § Say you were hoping the nurse would give you a prescription for something which would be more effective than over- the-counter medication. § Say you will try over-the-counter medication, but you are worried the problem might carry on for a long time. Say you It follow the nurse’s advice and will make an appointment with your GP if there is no improvement |
| NURSE. Role play. SETTING Community Health Centre |
| You see a 22-year-old patent who has had a cold and as a result has a build-up of mucus (catarrh) and a constant need to clear his/her throat. He/she wants some advice on treatment. TASK § Find out the reason for the patient’s visit § Find out more details of symptoms (runny nose, colour of mucus, facial pain, reduced sense of smell/taste, etc.) • Ouitline ways to relieve catarrh (e.g., drink cold water before clearing, saline nasal rinse. avoid warm dry atmosphere, stay well-hydrated, etc.), Suggest over-the-counter medication (e.g., decongestants, antihistamines, etc.). • Resist request for prescription (e.g., not necessary. not your role, etc.). • Reassure patient about catarrh (e.g., usually temporary, not harmful, self-limiting, etc.). Advise need to see GP if problem persists for more than six weeks {e.g., rule out any underlying condition/unidentified food sensitivity etc) |
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