Barbara Davis
Virtual Patient
Barbara Davis
Emergency Department·Data Gathering
Scenario
A 52-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with acute crushing central chest pain radiating to her jaw and left arm. Focus on taking a focused cardiac history, examining the patient, and ordering urgent investigations.
Clinical Objectives
- 1Take a focused history of the chest pain using SOCRATES
- 2Screen for cardiac risk factors and associated symptoms
- 3Explore past medical and drug history
- 4Verbalise a focused cardiovascular examination
- 5Order and justify urgent investigations (ECG, troponins, bloods)
You will be assessed on
Data Gathering
Communication
Legal & Ethical
Professional Behaviour