DNA Results Revelation
Your recent recreational DNA test has uncovered a devastating hereditary condition affecting your family line. As the first to know, you must navigate an intense meeting with your mother's oncologist, who demands you disclose this information to your family immediately. Time is critical, but the weight of this knowledge feels unbearable.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Adult Child of High-Risk Patient
Conversation Partner
Dr. Sarah Chen, Chief Oncologist
Setting
Modern medical office with city lights visible through rain-streaked windows. Charts showing genetic markers illuminate the computer screen.
Location
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Genetics Department
Learning Objectives
Navigate the ethical dilemma of family medical disclosure
Develop a concrete plan for sharing genetic information with affected relatives
Secure medical documentation while protecting personal autonomy
About This Scenario
Your recent recreational DNA test has uncovered a devastating hereditary condition affecting your family line. As the first to know, you must navigate an intense meeting with your mother's oncologist, who demands you disclose this information to your family immediately. Time is critical, but the weight of this knowledge feels unbearable.
How It Starts
“The BRCA2 variant in your genetic profile is... significant. Your mother is my patient, and this information could radically alter her treatment plan. We need to discuss disclosure. Now.”
This is how Dr. Sarah Chen, Chief Oncologist's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#653
Category
General
Location Tag
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Genetics Department
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