Green Room Demo Center

A caregiver brings in a young child with a fever. Learners practice pediatric history-taking, caregiver communication, and recognizing escalation signs.

Presentation A caregiver brings an 18-month-old with a two-day fever, reduced feeding, and irritability. History to elicit Fever pattern and measured temperature; feeding and wet diapers; rash, breathing changes, and activity level; immunizations and recent exposures. Expected findings The child is fussy but consolable and well hydrated, with no rash and a clear chest. Facilitation notes Watch for appropriate hydration assessment, attention to red-flag symptoms, and clear safety-netting advice for the caregiver.

A patient with several chronic conditions arrives with an unclear medication list. Learners practice reconciling medications and counseling on safe use.

Presentation A 68-year-old with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol brings a bag of medications, some duplicated and some expired. Scenario goals Build an accurate current medication list, identify duplicates and possible interactions, and confirm what the patient actually takes versus what is prescribed. Expected findings The patient is unsure of several doses and has been taking two products with the same active ingredient. Facilitation notes Observe open-ended questioning, accurate reconciliation, and patient-friendly counseling on the corrected regimen.

An adult presents for an initial behavioral health visit with low mood. Learners practice a sensitive intake, risk assessment, and collaborative planning.

Presentation A 26-year-old presents with several weeks of low mood, poor sleep, and loss of interest in usual activities. Scenario goals Build rapport, take a focused mood and functional history, complete a respectful safety and risk assessment, and agree on initial next steps together. Expected findings The patient is guarded at first and becomes more open with empathetic questioning. There is no active plan to self-harm. Facilitation notes Observe nonjudgmental language, a clear and direct risk assessment, and a collaborative, shared plan.

An adult presents with acute chest pain. Learners practice focused cardiac history-taking, risk stratification, and clear communication under time pressure.

Presentation A 54-year-old presents with central chest pressure that began an hour ago at rest, radiating to the left arm, with shortness of breath and nausea. History to elicit Onset, character, radiation, and severity; associated symptoms; cardiac risk factors; current medications; prior episodes. Expected findings Diaphoretic and anxious but hemodynamically stable. Cardiac and respiratory exams are unremarkable between episodes. Facilitation notes Observe whether the learner orders a timely ECG, considers acute coronary syndrome early, and explains next steps to the patient in plain language.

A clinician must share a serious new diagnosis. Learners practice empathetic disclosure, checking understanding, and responding to emotion.

Presentation A patient returns for results that confirm a serious new diagnosis. They are alone and expecting routine follow-up. Scenario goals Prepare the setting, find out what the patient already knows, deliver the news clearly without jargon, and respond to the emotional reaction with warmth. Expected findings The patient is initially quiet, then tearful, and asks what happens next. Facilitation notes Use a recognized framework such as SPIKES. Watch for warning shots, appropriate pauses, and a clear, supported plan for next steps.