Role Player Card No.

36 NURSING

SETTING Children’s Hospital Ward

PATIENT You are a the parent of a young boy aged 4 who was admitted through the
Children's Emergency Department for acute meningoencephalitis as a result of
a complication following mumps. He has fully recovered and is ready to be dis-
charged home. You are unaware that a vaccine is available in Australia which
protects against mumps. You would like further information and guidance re-
garding vaccinations. You also have a 2 year old son and have only lived in
Australia 6 months. You are concerned because some people say that vaccina-
tions are dangerous.

TASK „ Ask if your child has fully recovered

„ Find out what vaccinations are available
„ What are the advantages & disadvantages of vaccinations
„ Ask if there any side effects from the vaccination
„ Ask how expensive they are

Candidate Card No. 36 NURSING

SETTING Children’s Hospital Ward

NURSE A young boy aged 4, was admitted to hospital through the Children's Emergency
Department for acute meningoencephalitis as a result of a complication following
mumps. He has fully recovered and is ready to be discharged home. His parents are
unaware that a vaccine is available in Australia which protects against mumps. They
would like further information and guidance regarding vaccination for Mumps. They
also have a 2 year old son and have only lived in Australia 6 months.

TASK „ Explain to the parent that the boy has fully recovered.
„ Make him/her aware of the importance of a full vaccination program for both
children.
„ Tell them what vaccination is required for mumps and when to have it.
„ Inform about the risks and benefits of the vaccination for mumps.
„ Explain any side effects that might occur from the vaccination.
„ Tell them that vaccination is a requirement of many schools.
„ Tell them that vaccinations can be obtained from free health clinics.