For

To break the rules of the consultation "game"
Fun
Influence of roles and styles
Acknowledging the reality of winners and losers in the consultation
Strategies used by each contestant

Stage of development

Any (intro course?)

Materials

Big chair, little chair, table.
Team menus
Loud bell to signal end of consultation
Stopwatch

Procedure

Divide into 2 teams: "doctors" and "patients", + "judges".
Each patient has a role to play, chosen from the menu supplied to the "patient" team.
Each doctor has a role to follow, chosen from the menu supplied to the "doctor" team.

Doctor and patient meet for 6 mins: They must stick to their agenda, but may choose to be substituted by another member of their team. Observers are not expected to remain silent, but can applause, boo etc.

Judges award points for

Leader keeps record of strategies used