Table 1.

Specific case presentations of tuberculosis by standardised patients in Satyanarayana et al. [7] and Miller and Goodman [6].

	Satyanarayana et al 2016 (Lancet case 1)	Miller and Goodman 2017 (BMJGH case)	Satyanarayana et al 2016 (Lancet case 2)
Case presentation (opening statement by the simulated patient)	`I have cough and fever that is not getting better. Please give me some medicine'	`I have had cough and some fever for 3–4 weeks. We have had a relative staying with us who has TB. Can you suggest something?'	`I am having cough for nearly a month now and also have fever.' While showing a positive sputum report to the chemist, the patient continues, ‘I went to the government dispensary and they asked me to get my sputum tested. I have this report. Can you please give me some medicine?’
Definition of ‘correct’ management	Verbal or written referral to a DOTS centre or a health-care provider without dispensing any antibiotics (including anti-tuberculosis drugs and fluoroquinolones) or steroids	Referral to TB clinic or other healthcare provider for sputum examination. No sale of antibiotics (including anti-TB medication) or steroids	Verbal or written referral to a DOTS centre or a health-care provider without dispensing any antibiotics (including anti-tuberculosis drugs and fluoroquinolones) or steroids