DA-SPC-301:   
Victor Alvarez

Divided Family

Victor Alvarez is struggling to honor his father's values while navigating disagreement with his sister about donation. He is not opposed to donation, but fears making the wrong decision and damaging an important family relationship. The advocate must remain neutral, build trust with a conflicted decision-maker, and help Victor explore his father's life and values without taking sides.

Through the challenges of divided family decision-making and uncertainty about donor wishes, the primary learning objectives are to:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Remaining neutral during a family disagreement
  • Building trust with a conflicted decision-maker
  • Exploring patient values rather than resolving family conflict
  • Demonstrating active listening under emotionally complex circumstances
  • Avoiding becoming the family's decision-maker
Program

Donation Advocate

Target Audience

Donation Advocates

Scenario Type

Family Member

Clinical Context

Brain Death

Registry Status

Non-Registered

Difficulty

4

Experience Level

Advanced

Emotional Intensity

Moderate

Conversation Style

Family Disagreement, Values Exploration

Essential
Sim
Elements

Meet the simulation speaker

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Victor Alvarez

Family member, Son
Victor Alvarez is caught between his own uncertainty and his sister Elena’s beliefs about donation.
PO Box 1409, Erie, CO, 80516-1409
Phone number: 866-433-4276
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