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New symptoms during systemic anticancer therapy

Complete a structured symptom assessment, surface the person's goals, and escalate per local policy without naming an adverse event or suggesting any medication.

Synthetic / educational simulationOncology
Person-centred context

Synthetic patient profile

Profile
Synthetic adult, 54 years (simulated), cycle 3 of a simulated therapy regimen
Setting
Ambulatory oncology day unit, simulated environment
Timeline
Attendance window 09:15 → 11:00 (simulated)
Narrative
The person mentions new symptoms in passing while the chair is being prepared, describing them as 'probably nothing'. They minimise repeatedly during the conversation.
Goals & preferences
Simulated preference: wants to attend a family event in four days and is worried about being admitted.
Case objective

What this case practises

  • · Symptom assessment
  • · Supportive-care communication
  • · Patient goals
  • · Escalation per local policy
Context

History & social context

History
  • · Simulated malignancy on active therapy
  • · Previous cycle tolerated with mild fatigue (simulated)
Social context
  • · Works part-time
  • · Travels 40 minutes to the unit by bus
Stated preferences
  • · Wants plain explanation of what would change the plan
  • · Prefers to be involved in every decision