However, to me, the most important consideration for an advocate is to make sure and listen to the family. Given more information, they may change their mind about continuing the pregnancy. If I remain their advocate after birth, they may make a decision not to provide a feeding tube or other medical interventions. I need to ensure that I understand that position, instead of making assumptions about their beliefs and attitudes, in order to advocate for them. The primary legal consideration that effects the couple's decision to continue the pregnancy is that there are limitations on late-term abortions. While they probably want time to thoroughly evaluate their options, and might later come to the conclusion that an does suggest an ethical issue. Peter is described as angry and in denial, while Rita is described as feeling very guilty. To me, that raises the concern that Rita's choice to keep the pregnancy may not be the one she would make without Peter's influence. While both of their needs should be considered, Rita is the patient, and I believe that, ethically, team members need to have some meetings with her without Peter present, not to influence her decision, but to ensure that the team is carrying out the patient's wishes.
Genetics Case Study Genetic Case Study: The Rita and Peter Trosack and Tay-Sachs Disease Genetic testing is becoming a much more common practice in medicine today. This presents a unique set of challenges for medical professionals in virtually all specialties. The practical aspects of determining which test to order, and in interpreting the result accurately in the context of the family history, can be difficult. Additionally, the ethical conundrums that frequently present themselves
SWOT of King Edward Hospital NHS Trust. The trust had already developed benchmarking practices to evaluation of its hospital' systems, so that data germane to the new initiative was supported by an existing pilot, Hospital Emergency Care Collaborative (HECC), a target study of discharge procedure, and particularly informative to interpretation to the delineation of points where 'value' disappeared during the course of the patient journey. As a 'transfer initiative' modeled
Although the severities of congestive signs may be similar, medical evaluation should be instructed to determine whether there is accompanying proof of cardiovascular disease. Physical proof of cardiovascular disease contains the narrow pulse pressure, cool arms, and legs, and sometimes changed mentation, with supporting proof sometimes provided by reducing serum sodium level and deteriorating renal function. Cardiovascular disease is frequently difficult to recognize through phone contact but may be
Psychology -- Counseling -- Meredith Case Study Based on what the clinician has learned during the intake, what are some of the symptoms a clinician should look for, or ask about when working with this client during the initial sessions? Explain each symptom. The clinician should look for or ask about symptoms of alcoholism, tendency toward other substance abuse, depression, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, agoraphobia and paranoia. Alcoholism would be explored because
Expressive functioning is related to communication such as emotional, verbal, and nonverbal communication, problem solving and roles within the family. Beliefs within the family are also a part of expressive functioning. For the purpose of the Calgary Family Assessment Model, a family is defined as who they say they are. It is very important that the clinician performing the assessment not assign their own beliefs upon what he or she
Narcissist Personality Disorder Examining narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is commonly termed as 'a continuous pattern of magnificence (fantasies and illusions), desire for praises and lacking compassion'. It is notably described by five key elements as mentioned below: Illusions of self-importance An obsession with illusions of huge success, fame, love, beauty and wealth Faith in being unique / special Desiring constant praise Having a sense of entitlement Being manipulative Lacking compassion Jealous of
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