A conversation during palliative care
RN OSCE practice station

Patient communication · 2 min to read · 8 min to perform

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Explore her concerns, explain the nursing support available and agree the next steps.

Helen BrooksEveryone talks around me. Am I dying?

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The task

Helen Brooks is receiving palliative care and asks to talk with a nurse. Explore her concerns, explain the nursing support available and agree the next steps. Her daughter Nia is nearby and the palliative clinician can be contacted.

What this station tests

  • Ask how much information the person wants.
  • Avoid unsupported predictions about survival.
  • Family involvement follows the patient’s consent and preferences.

Sources for the clinical content

An original practice scenario with invented patients. Not an exam question.

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