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Consult: Orthopedics for Simple Fracture

Call the on-call orthopedics resident about a simple, non-displaced fracture, practicing the art of the 30-second, ultra-efficient consult.

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    Briefing
  2. 2
    Simulation
  3. 3
    Feedback

How This Works

This is an interactive phone call simulation. You'll speak with Dr. Jones in a realistic clinical communication scenario.

1. Start Call

Click "Start Call" when you're ready. Speak naturally as you would on a real call.

2. Have the Conversation

10 minutes to complete the call. The AI responds in real-time to what you say.

3. Get Feedback

End the call when finished. You'll receive AI-powered feedback on your communication.

💡 Tip: Speak clearly and at a natural pace. If you need a moment to think, it's okay to pause briefly - just as you would in a real conversation.

Briefing Details

Consult Briefing

Your Objective

You are the Emergency Department physician. You have a patient with a simple, straightforward wrist fracture that does not require an emergent operation. Your goal is to call the on-call orthopedics resident, Dr. Jones, to inform them of the patient and arrange for appropriate outpatient follow-up. This scenario tests your ability to be extremely brief and efficient. The goal is a 30-second phone call.

Patient: Kevin Black, 25M

  • Location: ED

Case Summary & Data

History: 25M fell on his outstretched hand while skateboarding. He has wrist pain and swelling.

Exam: There is tenderness over the distal radius. He is neurovascularly intact distally (good pulses, sensation, and movement in the hand).

Imaging: X-ray shows a non-displaced fracture of the distal radius.

Your Actions: You have already placed the patient in a sugar-tong splint and provided pain medication. He is comfortable and ready for discharge.

The Clinical Question

You have a stable patient with a simple fracture that has already been appropriately managed in the ED. The purpose of the call is informational and to ensure continuity of care.

Your "Ask": Your request for the ortho resident is simply: "I have a patient with a non-displaced distal radius fracture. He is splinted and neurovascularly intact. I just wanted to make you aware and confirm he should follow up in your clinic."

Learning Objectives

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After completing this scenario, you will be able to:

  • Synthesize patient information into a concise SBAR format for a non-emergent orthopedic consult.
  • Identify the essential clinical details required for arranging outpatient follow-up for a simple fracture.
  • Formulate a clear and direct 'ask' or recommendation appropriate for a non-operative injury.

For a patient with a simple, non-displaced wrist fracture in the ED, what is the primary goal when calling the on-call orthopedics resident?

According to the SBAR framework, which piece of information is most critical to state at the very beginning of your consult call?

When presenting a patient with a distal radius fracture to orthopedics, which of the following three pieces of information are most essential to include in your assessment?