Breaking Trial Protocol

You're the lead researcher in a critical Phase III cancer drug trial. Subject #274, showing signs of severe psychological distress, has cornered you in your office after hours. They're demanding to know if they're receiving the actual treatment or placebo, threatening self-harm if you don't disclose. Your career, the trial's integrity, and a patient's life hang in the balance.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Principal Investigator, Oncology Drug Trial

Conversation Partner

Dr. Sarah Chen, Trial Subject #274

Setting

Private research office, harsh fluorescent lighting casting long shadows, security monitors showing empty corridors

Location

Meridian Pharmaceuticals Clinical Research Center

Learning Objectives

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De-escalate the patient's emotional state without breaking trial protocol

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Maintain professional boundaries while showing genuine empathy

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Find ethical alternatives to address the patient's underlying fears

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Dr., please... I've been up all night calculating my tumor markers from my last three blood tests. The progression is clear. I need to know if I'm getting the real drug. I can't sleep, I can't think... and I've already drafted my goodbye letters. Don't make me do something we'll both regret.”

This is how Dr. Sarah Chen, Trial Subject #274's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#656

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