4 Medical Role Play Scenarios: Prepare for the Real Thing

Scenario 2: Emergency Situation

A medical professional is working in an emergency room and has to handle a patient who has just arrived with a life-threatening condition. The role play scenario can help the medical professional learn how to handle emergency situations and develop quick-thinking skills.

Role Play Script:

Medical Professional: Hi, what seems to be the problem?

Patient: I can’t breathe.

Medical Professional: Alright, we need to act quickly. Can you tell me how long you’ve been experiencing this?

Patient: A few minutes.

Medical Professional: We’re going to take you to a room and get you on oxygen right away. Can you walk, or do you need help?

Patient: I need help.

Medical Professional: Okay, let’s get you on a stretcher and move you to a room. Can you tell me if you have any medical conditions or allergies?

Patient: I have asthma and allergies to some medications.

Medical Professional: Thank you for letting us know. We’ll make sure to avoid any medications that could cause an allergic reaction. Let’s get you to a room and start treatment right away.