Morgue Identity Crisis
As the newly appointed Medical Examiner's Assistant, you must navigate the aftermath of a catastrophic morgue identification error. Two bodies were switched: Mr. Chen was mistakenly cremated instead of Mr. Rodriguez, leaving you to inform both families of the error. Time is critical - the Rodriguez family is waiting to begin their funeral service, unaware they have the wrong body.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Medical Examiner's Assistant (First week on job)
Conversation Partner
Dr. Sarah Blackwood
Setting
Modern medical examiner's office. Harsh fluorescent lighting reflects off sterile steel surfaces. Security cameras blink silently.
Location
City Memorial Hospital Morgue - Administrative Wing
Learning Objectives
Inform both families of the identification error while minimizing legal exposure
Develop an immediate action plan for the Rodriguez family's interrupted funeral service
Document the disclosure process following medical ethics guidelines
About This Scenario
As the newly appointed Medical Examiner's Assistant, you must navigate the aftermath of a catastrophic morgue identification error. Two bodies were switched: Mr. Chen was mistakenly cremated instead of Mr. Rodriguez, leaving you to inform both families of the error. Time is critical - the Rodriguez family is waiting to begin their funeral service, unaware they have the wrong body.
How It Starts
“Listen carefully - we have a Code Black situation. Two bodies were misidentified last night. Mr. Chen's remains were cremated using Mr. Rodriguez's paperwork. The Rodriguez family is in the chapel right now with Mr. Chen's body, preparing for their service. How do you propose we handle this?”
This is how Dr. Sarah Blackwood's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#699
Category
General
Location Tag
City Memorial Hospital Morgue - Administrative Wing
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