Patient Dilemma

D. Would the physician’s knowledge of the child’s condition serve as a defense against a claim of nursing negligence, particularly because the new graduate had spoken to the physician four times?

S (situation): Hi, my name Kelsey and I am a nurse in the emergency department. I am calling about Shannon O’Reilly’s most recent laboratory results.

The patient asked this writer if this writer cannot talk to her mother and advocate for the patient to the clinic's TEAM about the urgency of getting her bottles. This writer was willing to talk to the patient mother and will try again, to advocate on the patient behalf to get her bottles. However, addressing the mental health portion, the patient stated she has to figure something out about the transportation barrier as no scheduled has been made with CHR due to her barrier. Please note, the patient is no longer seeing Dr. Kuru as the psychiatrist no longer works for CHR. The patient prescriber for her medication is her

2. An 56-year-old established patient presents to her doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. The doctor orders an ambulance to take the patient to the ED to be checked out. From the ED the patient is admitted for some

Pt is seen in the ER room and states that he is tired and had tremors so he came to the ER to be on the safe side. Daughter also states that he had tremors in the morning and. Patient's CC is that was tired and had tremors in the morning. States that he stays alone, was worried, and has no past history. Assessment of the head shows no sign of deformities or trauma. Neck shows no sign of deformities or trauma. Chest shows no sign of

The patient did not hesitate to sign the tx violation and was very understanding as to why due to non-compliance, but again, this writer gave the patient credit for his efforts, but appointment needs to be established with proof of documentation. This writer strongly urges the patient to still follow through with team recommendation and obtain a documentation of his scheduled intake, at which the patient agreed to do.

By having form utility in a healthcare setting in the medical field, you must measure the patients experience and quality of health care, by having access to a patient portal, so that our clients can look up their lab results, make future appointments, send a message back to the doctor and getting refill request submitted. We also ask for feedback by completing our online survey. This will add value to our organization and also add satisfaction to our clients. By delivering perceived value above and beyond their expectations.

Two patient verifier completed. Per PA Wu , the patient was informed that she has added an additional bp med to his current regimen. Asked the patient that he has any swelling in legs. The pt says no. Informed the patient that only a 30 day supply was ordered on his Lisinipril. Please record bp readings for the next seven days at the same time then email reading via Micare. If bp in not controlled then a f/u with his provider is needed. The patient agrees and verbalized

D-Met with the patient as she placed on HOLD due to recent concern of her overall well-being reported by Nurse Frank as he reported to this writer yesterday of his concerns that the patient's boyfriend is refusing her to increase on her methadone due to an agreement and the patient tends to appear emotional. Upon meeting with the patient, the patient immediately knew why she is meeting with her and started to get emotional. Denies feeling SI/HI. According to the patient, she had an agreement with her boyfriend of which she agreed to increase her dose up to 55mgs as her boyfriend will closely monitor her recovery. The patient does not feel unsafe around her boyfriend as she reported. This writer strongly advised the patient that she has rights to her own recovery process because it's her in the recovery and seeking treatment, at which the patient agreed. But says, "I am fine with my current

A-Based on this writer;s assessment, the patient appears to be alert, engaging, and oriented. There was no evidence of SI/HI.

Patient was here with cousins to be seen. This occurred at end of the visit approximately 1:15 pm. I was called by Madelyn Ramirez (PCT) that there was an incident in the exam room. I spoke to the mother, she said he was fine that he did not hit his head. No injuries noted, mother decline being evaluate by provider. But, patient was evaluated by Dr. Ritchin after fall.

On 12/6/16 I met Mr. Russell at the office of Neurosurgery Dr. Shinco. Mr. Russell has a slight limp when walking, when sitting he uses the arms of the chair to stand up, when sitting

Patient's decision-making is influenced by several factors. Patients may change their decisions, from accepting or refusing treatment depending on the available treatment options. The capacity of the individual to make informed medical decisions can differ as the patient's status changes cognitively, emotionally, and/or physically and as the proposed treatment interventions change. Treatment refusal is a common situation faced by clinicians. Patients do not usually refuse the medical advice if the advice is of good intention. When patients refuse an advice, it indicates some underlying reasons related to the patients or family, factors associated with the physician as well as social and organizational issues.

A twist on the "patient's perspective" approach is to describe a time when medicine failed to save or heal someone close to you. The purpose of this tactic would not of course be to rail against the medical profession, but rather to show how a disappointing loss inspired you to join the struggle against disease and sickness.

First goal: Patient will verbalize understanding of the importance of follow her heart medication regime as doctor prescribed it and describe the possible consequence of a non-compliance with her treatment by the end of her today’s appointment.