Table 2 Standardized patient checklist items related to medication error

Does anything seem to help him?

I have been giving him Tylenol but it doesn’t seem to help. (mother produces the bottle of Tylenol from her purse).

Are you giving any medications?

What are you doing at home for him?

How much are you giving him? Are you following the dosage instructions on the bottle?

We are giving 2 teaspoonfuls. My mom has been giving it to him several times a day since he has been sick (5 days) but it doesn’t seem to be helping him.

I think this dosage may be too much. You are giving him too much. (The learner acknowledges that you are giving Michael too much or the wrong dosage or simply addresses the dosage).

I didn’t realize I was giving him too much.