A nervous patient — Doctor & Nurse · Pretender
Tomás, a fictional 9-year-old, is at the health centre for a routine check-up with his dad. He's scared of the blood-pressure cuff and hides behind the chair. Help Tomás feel safe, explain clearly and ask before you touch.
🩺 This is a game with made-up patients. It does not give medical advice or diagnoses. If you feel unwell, talk to a trusted adult or a doctor; in an emergency call 112.
Decisions · ~5 min
Your role
You're the nurse doing the check-up (in this game).
Your goal
Help Tomás feel safe, explain clearly and ask before you touch.
What you know
- The cuff squeezes the arm for a few seconds. It doesn't hurt.
- Dad is calm and happy to help.
Limits
- Never force or trick a patient.
Success looks like
- Calm and kind — You took his fear seriously and stayed gentle.
- Clear explanation — You explained what would happen in words a child understands.
- Asking first — You asked permission and gave Tomás some control.
Skills you used
- Empathy — Understanding how others feel.
- Communication — Saying things clearly and kindly.
In real life
Children's nurses learn special ways to explain procedures, use play and distraction, and always ask for consent from the child and the family.
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