By Leya Luhar • March 06, 2026 • Last reviewed: 2026-03-23 •

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In this scenario, the student pharmacist is contacted by a ward nurse regarding a patient whose National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) has increased. The student must interpret the NEWS score, ask relevant questions, and escalate appropriately according to NEWS2 guidance.

 Please ensure that this scenario and mark scheme align with the most up-to-date guidelines from the UK NICE and the BNF when using it for your OSCE assessment. 

You will need a student pharmacist and an actor for this scenario.