Role Play: Interaction between a Patient and a Care Provider

Running head: ROLE PLAY
Scenario 4
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

1ROLE PLAY
Introduction- A role play condition is planned with the aim of reflecting on the
interaction between a patient and a care provider, in order to exert the predictable therapeutic
outcomes. The most significant themes derived from such role play situations are related to
self-disclosure, understanding, respect, trust, truth telling, power and interpersonal conflicts,
honesty, support, empowerment, and reflective thoughts. This role play situation involves a
65 year old male John who has recently suffered from myocardial infarction.
Role play- Nurse- Hey John, how are you doing today? Ready to go home?
John- Hi. I guess I would still take time to recover. However, I can’t wait to return
home to my wife Karen. She must have felt so miserable without me.
Nurse- Yes, I can understand the trouble at your home. You will have to recuperate
soon to take care of yourself and your wife as well.
John- Oh yes! But I have some concerns. Would you like to hear them?
Nurse- Yes tell me, how can I assist you?
John- I have often heard about acquaintances who did not live long after an MI. I also
had a distant relative who suffered from congestive heart failure and had a sudden cardiac
death, a year after being treated for his MI. Nurse, do I have such a risk?
(Arrival of Dr. X)
Nurse- Well, Dr. X is also here. Would you like me to share your concerns with him
as well?
John- Oh thank you doctor for coming.
Dr. X- Yes, is there anything that bothers you John about your health?

2ROLE PLAY
Nurse- Yes doctor. He was just stating about his speculations regarding further health
complications like congestive heart failure that might arise after being released from the
hospital. We should help him understand how he can take care of his health, right?
Dr X- You need not worry John. See congestive heart failure occurs when our heart is
not able to pump adequate amount of blood to meet our body’s requirements. Although MI
might cause irregular heartbeats and congestive heart failure, timely management of the
condition is likely to reduce chances of such health complications.
John- Oh okay. So do you think the chances of my health deterioration or death due to
cardiac complications can be eliminated?
Dr X- Yes absolutely. We have formulated your discharge plan and prescribed you
recommendations in a way that will prevent further health complications after this MI
episode. I am sure you have the capability and power to strictly follow the treatment regimen
that we have planned for you. All will go well. You should not worry.
John- Doctor, I would like to know why have the two stents been placed in my heart?
Dr X- Well, these stents are like tiny mesh or wire tubes. It opens the artery inside
your body. The tow stents have been kept there permanently.
Nurse- The main purpose of inserting a stent inside your body was to keep the arteries
in an open position, in order to reduce your chances of suffering from a heart attack. You
need not worry. Our multidisciplinary team has taken the best measures to ensure your health
and wellbeing.
John- Don’t people report side effects after stent implantation?
Dr X- But that’s only 1-2%. Most people are able to return to work within a week
after stent insertion. Do not worry John.