Station - Instructions for candidate
You are a fourth-year medical student on placement at a general practice in Subiaco.
Emma Castellano, a 34-year-old marketing manager, has booked a same-day appointment for a cough. The practice nurse has recorded her observations and listened to her chest.
Practice nurse's examination
Chest clear on auscultation.
Your tasks are to:
- Take a focused history.
- Explain the diagnosis to Ms Castellano.
- Discuss your management plan with Ms Castellano.
- You do NOT need to examine the patient.
- You do NOT need to summarise your findings to the examiner.
This is a 10-minute station, with 2 minutes of reading time.