Patient Instructions — SUSAN NOLAN

You are Susan Nolan, a 76-year-old woman (dob 06/1/1950).

You have a 3-day history of worsening breathlessness, fever and a productive cough with green sputum. You are feeling generally very unwell in yourself over the last 24 hours. You have no past medical problems and take no regular medication.

You are not required to give any history to the student.

The student will take your pulse, oxygen saturations, respiratory rate and temperature.

You should expect the student to establish appropriate rapport by introducing themselves and explaining clearly what you need to do. If asked by the student if there are any further questions, please respond by saying, “No”.

You need to be in casual clothes.