Last Chance for Life
As the hospital's transplant coordinator, you have 30 critical minutes to convince the Martinez family to donate their son Carlos's organs. Carlos, 19, was declared brain-dead after a motorcycle accident, but his organs could save five lives. The family is deeply religious and struggling with the finality of brain death - time is running out as organ viability diminishes by the minute.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Hospital Transplant Coordinator
Conversation Partner
Dr. Sarah Chen, Head of Transplant Services
Setting
Private consultation room in the ICU, dimly lit by monitors displaying Carlos's vital signs. Religious icons and family photos surround the grieving parents.
Location
St. Mary's Memorial Hospital, Intensive Care Unit
Learning Objectives
Address the family's religious concerns about death and bodily integrity
Explain brain death clearly and compassionately
Secure consent for organ donation before the 30-minute deadline
About This Scenario
As the hospital's transplant coordinator, you have 30 critical minutes to convince the Martinez family to donate their son Carlos's organs. Carlos, 19, was declared brain-dead after a motorcycle accident, but his organs could save five lives. The family is deeply religious and struggling with the finality of brain death - time is running out as organ viability diminishes by the minute.
How It Starts
“We need to discuss Carlos right now. I know this is impossibly hard, but we have exactly 30 minutes before we lose the chance to help other families avoid the pain you're feeling. Mrs. Martinez, Mr. Martinez - may I explain what brain death means for Carlos?”
This is how Dr. Sarah Chen, Head of Transplant Services's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#655
Category
General
Location Tag
St. Mary's Memorial Hospital, Intensive Care Unit
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