Latonya Myle Case Study

When Daniel was eight months old he was taken to A&E with a laceration above his left eye. His mother explained this by claiming she had been changing his nappy on her lap when he had rolled off and hit his head. No concerns were raised about the incident although the health visitor had been advised.

The possible physical abuse section includes the assessment of bruising that appeared on several places on the patient’s body including right periorbital area and right maxilla along with swelling, redness and warmth. There was

Jane was involved in a single-vehicle accident that resulted in multiple areas of injury from a head trauma, two broken ribs as well as bilateral fractures in her leg’s as well as right arm and wrist fracture. Jane was, transported a hospital that was an hour and half away from her home.

This assignment will present a reflective analysis of the examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral plan based on a simulated patient presenting with a minor injury. Potential diagnoses related to the mechanism of injury will discussed aligning the patient presentation with the literature to produce the most likely diagnosis. When this is established, a suggested treatment plan will be created in line with current guidance.

Yes, Tavion’s mother’s statement of concern about the suspicion of abuse should warrant a valid reason to lunch investigation in the child injury. Moreover, the emergency department staff had suspicion about the Tavion’s injury due to the fact injury is not consistence with an injury sustained in park playground. Hospitals are mandate by law to report any suspicion of child abuse; the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act enacted in 1974 was designed to encourage the reporting of child abuse cases, and prevention. In addition, most states have enacted laws to further protect abuse children, and most states protect the individual required to report cases of suspected child abuse; the following individual are eligible to report suspected cases of abuse include healthcare administrators, physicians, interns, registered nurse, chiropractors, social service workers, psychologists, dentists, osteopaths, optometrists, podiatrists, mental health professionals, and volunteer in healthcare facilities (Pozgar, 2014).

D- The patient arrived on time for her session and reports being stable on dose and haven't used any illicit drugs. This writer advised the patient that this writer was in fact in receipt of missed phone call about coming to the session at 10:30 am rather than 10 am due to her mother in the process of selling the house. This writer addressed with the patient about letter from CHR from her counselor, Jade Bray stating about the patient non-compliance with her appointment due transportation barrier. According to the patient, she is going through hardship as her mother is no longer taking her to her appointment as the patient says, " She's tired of bringing me everyone, Charlene. She complains about bringing me here and does not understand why I can't even get a bottle...:Like c'mon. What do I have to do?" This writer explained to the patient about TEAM decision, at which the patient disagree with the decision. This writer asked the patient about her "judgement." According to the patient, she feels she is making judgement by not engaging any further altercation with patient at the clinic, dosing daily, coming to her counseling session, and trying to get help from Chrysalis for

This case involves Mr. Horton, his wife, and his mother in law. While Mr. Horton was a patient at Niagara fall memorial medical center the nurses noted in his medical records that he was dizzy, confused and unable to focus. Horton was in a two story private room with a window

M was taking a look at his leg that was injured but seemed to be healing. All was thought to be well until one office visit the doctor went across the hall to check on another patient who seemed to have an infected leg. The doctor left the door open where confidentiality here was obviously not being taking into consideration for the patient he was seeing as well as others who were able to hear them. Since the door was open, his parents noticed that he did not change his gloves while entering that other room and came back to check on their son with no gloves on. Dr. M was concerned about Jacobs leg and told him to come back the following week while treating it with antibiotics. The following week he comes back only to see that he has developed osteomyelitis. This was the same infection that the other patient developed while under the care of his supervision. Jacobs delay in his recover cost him the opportunity to play football and a college scholarship. Jacobs’s parents then resorted to suing Dr. M because of his negligence and lack of medical

UCM: CPSW met with Mr. Mauer for supervision at Brookdale and the visit went well so far. Mom and dad played with their son. Ms. Mauer changed Kaison's diaper and feed him during the meeting. Kaison seemed little tired today. Mr. Stark joined us today and he mentioned that he was in jail for two days and his case was dropped because it was wrong allegation from a friend. Ms. Mauer, Mr. Stark will be meeting their county nurse today after supervsion visit is done. Kaison is doing well and he had no fever and no coughing during the visit. The foster provider stated that since he got the shot for croup to help him breath better he has been doing well. No fever and no coughing so far according the foster provider. Also during the visit he has

In November 1960, Dorrence Darling II, a minor (Plaintiff) was brought in to the Charleston Community Memorial Hospital (Defendant) by his father, after breaking his leg during a football game. The on call Physician, Dr. Alexander (Defendant) tended to Darling in the emergency room. Dr. Alexander began by putting the leg in traction, setting the break, and applied a plaster cast. The next day Darling's toes had become dark, swollen and cold to the touch. Darling was in a great deal of pain and voiced this to the Dr. and attending nursing staff. Dr. Alexander made some adjustments to the cast around the toes to relieve some of the pressure.

If this scenario happened in an outpatient clinic or urgent care center and there were physicians who were more dedicated to patient safety a report to child protective services may have been made regarding the child’s injuries. This child deserves to have her rights observed and

Damien wants to make a complaint against Mr. Jones because he believes Mr. Jones used excessive force during a “handle with care” situation. Ms. January stated Mr. Jones used the force to separate Damien and another youth at the facility; the boys were having a physical altercation and Damien became aggressive with Mr. Jones. In order to gain control of the situation and Damien, Mr. Jones grabbed Damien and slammed him to the floor. Damien has visible bruises that the reporter believes came from the fight with the other youth. Damien has a scar on his neck and a bruise on his knee; there isn’t any open skin, lacerations, bleeding, or swelling. Damien is not complaining of pain and doesn’t need any medical treatment. Ms. January stated Damien

Michael (father) had Leilani for three days. The reporter got her back on 7-22-15, and noticed her with a swollen left eye and a bun on the tip of her tongue. Leilani's eye is red and puff, with a blue ring around it. The maternal grandmother thinks the burn looks like a cigarette burn. Michael claim to not notice the bruises/burn until the reporter mentioned it. It stated it was a bug bite that had Leilani's eye swollen. The reporter gave Leilani antibiotics and Benadryl; but the swelling has not gone down. Michael stated he did not known what happened and that he left Leilani in the care of Amber (his friend) while he went to work. Leilani did not have any bruises prior to him going to work or when he got her from the reporter. There is no

Heath: The building was clean and free from clutter. I observed a child who had woke up with his eye extremely red and crusty. Ms. Epps placed him at a table right outside the office door, but that was still in direct supervision on classroom staff and her. Ms. Epps called the child's parents to come and pick him up. After the child was picked up Ms. Epps disinfected the table, chair and toys which they child was playing with. I reviewed the current health inspection

As requested, I have reviewed the facts of the above-captioned file, along with the applicable law and summarized same in this memorandum. Mrs. Mary Smith suffered an injury to her right ankle in an automobile accident on 10/3/95. After surgery and months of rehabilitation, Mrs. Smith still suffers daily. I have researched the facts regarding a personal injury action against Paul Joseph, as well as a medical malpractice action against the medical providers.