Dysphagia scenario

candidate brief

actor brief

80yo Chinese man
long smoking history
you are worried that this might be cancer

examiner brief

initially treated as oesophageal candida

  • Previous treatments tried
  • Duration of symptoms
  • Severity of symptoms - fluids, solids or both
  • Asks about B symptoms
    • weight loss
    • night sweats
  • Past medical history
  • Appropriate management plan
    • bloods, IV fluids, OGD/CT, admission
  • Invites questions