Impaired Surgeon Intervention
As Chief Resident on night shift, you notice concerning signs from Dr. Harrison, your respected mentor and head of neurosurgery, just minutes before a critical emergency operation. His slightly unsteady gait and unusual behavior suggest substance impairment. With a 19-year-old trauma patient's life hanging in the balance and Dr. Harrison's career at stake, you have mere moments to intervene.
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Survivors
0
Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Chief Resident (Night Shift)
Conversation Partner
Dr. James Harrison
Setting
Sterile pre-op room, harsh fluorescent lighting casting sharp shadows, monitoring equipment beeping in the background
Location
Metropolitan General Hospital - Surgical Wing
Learning Objectives
Prevent an impaired surgeon from operating while preserving their dignity
Ensure immediate alternative care for the critical patient
Navigate the hospital's chain of command appropriately
About This Scenario
As Chief Resident on night shift, you notice concerning signs from Dr. Harrison, your respected mentor and head of neurosurgery, just minutes before a critical emergency operation. His slightly unsteady gait and unusual behavior suggest substance impairment. With a 19-year-old trauma patient's life hanging in the balance and Dr. Harrison's career at stake, you have mere moments to intervene.
How It Starts
“Listen, I've performed this exact procedure hundreds of times. *slightly slurs* Who are you to question my judgment? We have a teenage boy dying in there.”
This is how Dr. James Harrison's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#700
Category
General
Location Tag
Metropolitan General Hospital - Surgical Wing
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