complicated when competent patients refuse to get the treatment, such as Mental Sclerosis (MS) patient with progression into mental incapacities. Moreover, it necessitates more complexity to safeguard patients against those who may abuse them. In this branch of medicine, some of the ethical practice principles, like autonomy, is often restricted and it is crucial to consider that in order to in order to reach a balanced decision. Medical and professional ethics is seen as the study of human conduct and
providing insight on the case along with conducting analysis on the case study with reference to right to die and right to protect. Further the potential consequences that can occur if the wish of the patient is not fulfilled will also be discussed in this paper. Overview of the Case Mary Evelyn Greene is an 89 years old lady who has memory impairment. She lives in private room in a nursing care facility known as Shady Brook Skilled Nursing Facility. David Greene is the only son of Ms. Greene and has power
lasers have been used in many different areas in medicine and surgery. The concept of using dental lasers for periodontal therapy elicits very strong reactions from all aspects of the spectrum. Everyone has a varied opinion. Although numerous studies have been published in regard to lasers, but the ambiguity still remains. In this regard, the only certainty is confusion. There is a definite lack of clear direction in the concept of Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT).1 This
Ms Hadia, 68 years old female. After her encounter of a hospital-acquired infection and the pain and the cramps she endured, the patient lost her trust in hospitals. Although, she encountered a series of symptoms, which later prevented her goodnight sleep, her previous experience with the hospitals lessened her willingness to go to the hospital; instead she chose alternative way of treatments that she trusts; traditional healer. And she rejected the medical treatment she was offered. This case study
You do not only have to deal with the patient but also his loved ones who want to remain in a constant touch with the caregiver of the patient. Being nurse, patience is the most essential requirement expected by you. You not only have to bear the tantrums of the patient but also the constant dealing with the relatives of the patient might peeve you. Under such circumstances you have to be tolerant. A therapeutic nurse-patient relationship is the most generous relationship based on
McKinley Case Study Wilber’s integral theory of consciousness is appropriate for the McKinley case study whereby the learner is exposed to the situation on the ground at the McKinley family. The hospice social servant is mandated to offer hospice services to the ailing 79 year old Ruth McKinley who is suffering from a recurrence of breast cancer that has now propagated to the lungs. At the same time, the social worker meets the second and third generations of Ruth McKinley who are all concerned
better assessments and interventions that are making a difference to our patients and families we serve. In effect, this case study enhances our thinking and begin to integrate the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. The ICF model of disablement goes beyond the impairment level and try to capture and report on the most important performances that truly has an impact for our patients overall functioning. The ICF as we shall see on this discussion will provide
to physical therapy practice, which includes submitting claims that are not medically necessary, billing for services not provided to the patient, unbundling and upcoding, and documentation is not consistent with units of time performed. (Fearson and Levine, 2009). Other issues may consist of waiving copays and deductibles. For example, in the U.S. v. Mackby case, the physical therapist misused provider
recommended by the established NICE guidelines (2014) update as appropriate PUD, GERD, H.pylori eradication, patients with documented NSAID or aspirin induced ulcers aged 65 and above, Zollinger Ellision Syndrome, high risk of stress ulcers,