Fatal Radiation Mistake

As the lead oncologist at Metro General, you've discovered a catastrophic error: Patient Sarah Chen received 10x her prescribed radiation dose during treatment. The dosing mistake wasn't caught for three sessions. She's currently stable but faces likely organ failure within months. Your hospital's legal team is pressuring you to minimize liability.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Dr. Alex Martinez - Lead Radiation Oncologist

Conversation Partner

Dr. Marcus Webb - Chief of Oncology

Setting

Wood-paneled executive office, city lights glinting through rain-streaked windows, late evening

Location

Metro General Hospital - 42nd Floor Administrative Suite

Learning Objectives

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Navigate the ethical dilemma between patient rights and institutional pressure

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Manage the immediate crisis while preserving professional integrity

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Choose between truth and career self-preservation

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Dr. Martinez. Close the door. Legal just briefed me on the Chen case. Ten times the prescribed dose... [long pause] This could end careers. Including yours. What exactly were you planning to tell the patient?”

This is how Dr. Marcus Webb - Chief of Oncology's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#698

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