By now the sun has set in this small Kansas prairie town, and Joe McGill is conscious and starting to feel a little better. His brother, Frank, is still trying to figure out what led up to the events of the past few hours and how their bike trail ended up in this Urgent Care Center.
“Your parents are on the phone, Frank,” whispers Dr. Smith. “Let me have a few minutes with them first. While I explain the situation to them, as we understand it, I want both you and your brother to speak with my medical interns. As best you can, answer their questions about your activities on the road during the days before the accident.”
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From this point forward, you will role-play Dr. Smith’s medical consultants. Your task is to gather “missing” information from Joe and Frank, asking additional questions about their daily habits, activities, and experiences on the bike trail. Your instructor will role-play both Joe and Frank, as appropriate, and provide you with pertinent information necessary for you to make an accurate diagnosis.
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