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HLTH104 Assessment 1 Student name – Sneha Khasber Student number - 220276588 Unit title/number- HLTH104 Assessment number/title -1 Unit coordinator – Miss Nusrat Jahan Due date – 24 July 2023 Word count (excluding reference list) – 900 words

INTRODUCTION This essay examines the example of Jason Geraint, who ended up in a major automobile crash and was brought to the John Hunter Hospital ICU for emergency medical attention. This writing aims to identify the key stakeholders involved in Jason's care over the time span between his hospitalization and discharge. Furthermore, it will investigate significant peak bodies that might be able to help Jason with his ongoing health problems after taking discharge, with a focus on community support services, acquired brain damage, right arm amputation, and depression. Moreover, the essay will cover the amenities offered to Jason and his family in a best-practice scenario, along with the way these organizations should ideally communicate and interact. Additionally, the details of assistance Jason and his family get during the three months before returning to their Torrington residence will be thoroughly evaluated. BODY

(A) The stakeholders who are primarily involved in Jason's care are the medical team composed of doctors, surgeons, and medical specialists who oversee Jason's medical care. They are responsible for his diagnosis and treatment plan, which includes addressing his head injury, fractures, and internal injuries. Moreover, nurses offer consistent care, give medication, monitor vital signs, and guarantee the safety and welfare of patients while they are in the ICU. In addition, physiotherapists are helping Jason with his physical therapy to regain strength and mobility after his injuries. Speech therapists are also available to restore his verbal communication skills and overcome any language and speech difficulties along with Clinical Psychologist who evaluates Jason's mental disability resulting from his brain injury while offering counselling assistance. Additionally, an occupational therapist analysed Jason's injuries and determined the recovery requirements, with a particular emphasis on adapting his lifestyle after his right arm amputation. The pharmacists oversee Jason's prescriptions, monitor any adverse reactions to medications, and collaborate with the medical team to adjust his medication as necessary. Another important stakeholder is the dietician, who will create a diet plan to aid Jason's recovery and enhance his well-being during his hospital stay. Along with Social workers who offer emotional support and help with practical arrangements and connect families with resources such as EnableNSW's IPTAS, which provides travel assistance. (B) The following are key peak bodies that may be able to help Jason with his ongoing health difficulties after discharge:

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