Trial of Last Hope
Your rare neurodegenerative condition is progressing rapidly, and conventional treatments have failed. Your last hope lies in an experimental gene therapy trial, but you've been rejected due to 'administrative concerns.' With only months left, you must convince the stern Clinical Trial Director to overturn their decision while your symptoms visibly worsen during the meeting.
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Survivors
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Terminal Patient #274
Conversation Partner
Dr. Eleanor Blackwood
Setting
Sterile conference room with harsh fluorescent lighting, medical certificates lining the walls, a digital clock counting down your appointment time
Location
Nexus Biotech Research Center - Clinical Trials Division
Learning Objectives
Present compelling medical necessity without appearing desperate
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of trial risks and protocols
Identify and leverage Dr. Blackwood's ethical pressure points
About This Scenario
Your rare neurodegenerative condition is progressing rapidly, and conventional treatments have failed. Your last hope lies in an experimental gene therapy trial, but you've been rejected due to 'administrative concerns.' With only months left, you must convince the stern Clinical Trial Director to overturn their decision while your symptoms visibly worsen during the meeting.
How It Starts
“Patient #274, I have exactly seven minutes to address your appeal. Your initial application was rejected for sound medical reasons. What makes you think I should reconsider that decision?”
This is how Dr. Eleanor Blackwood's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#640
Category
General
Location Tag
Nexus Biotech Research Center - Clinical Trials Division
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