On 8/14/17 Joseph Gomez, Wellness Coach (WC) made a visit to Angel Lopez (Tenant) at his apartment for the purpose of following up on her mental health, medical wellness and to address any issues she may be experiencing. When WC arrived Tenant was quite cordial. Tenant was dressed appropriately and was well groomed. When WC arrived tenant was reading the news on the internet. He appeared to be mentally stable.
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Discharge planning For discharge, it is necessary to brief the patient on how to take the prescribed medications outlined in the schedule, follow-up appointment at the hospital. Considering that Ann had just been operated on, it was also appropriate to include family or friends to brief them on matters such as mobility and toileting issues related to the patient (Francis 2011, p. 8). A new trend is for nurses to use technology to keep in touch with patients (Stanhope & Lancaster 2014, p. 404). In this case, the patient or her family members should maintain contact with nurses via cell phones or email to help them adhere to the post–colorectal cancer healthcare plan.
Eva Thompson, a 57 year-old Camden, Maine resident with stage 4 colon cancer, who is in favor of physician assisted
Advanced care planning encompasses a collaborative approach, which includes not only the patient, but the family, clergy, caregivers, nurses, and physicians as well. The goal of the planning process is to establish the wishes of the patient in advance of adverse system responses, in addition to completing any legal documents that will specify the treatment specifics. The purpose of this proposed change is to guarantee the establishment of this advanced care plan early in the hospice process, in an effort to avoid any restraining forces that would inhibit holistic care for the patient. By educating all parties earlier in the process, the likelihood of emotions preventing rational decision-making is avoided. When the potential for harm from continued administration of artificial nutrition and
Studies have shown that adequate palliative care is not available to many seriously ill Americans. Recent research revealed that about a third of hospitals in the US completely lacked palliative care programs and many of these programs are flawed (CAPC). Even in hospitals with these programs, they often have limited accessability, and patients are generally unawared of them (Rhymes). Palliative care is fundamental in ensuring a patient’s comfort and recovery, yet, its importance has not been recognized until recent years. While palliative programs in the US are constantly being improved, many will still suffer in discomfort while receiving their medical
As such, it is important to ask the patients what alternative methods they are utilizing in order to properly advise them against harmful practices, though, as Juckett (2013) states, many folk and herbal treatments are harmless and can be safely accommodated. Other beliefs include that abdominal pain may be attributed to food stuck in the intestine and that a child’s failure to thrive may be caused by a hex given to the child due to an envious glance. Again, though most therapies and responses to illness and disease are not harmless, lead salts and mercury compounds may be given for food stuck in the intestine and teething. These therapies are not advised to be used (Juckett, 2013). As with illness and disease, Hispanic culture responds to death in its own
Treatment : (Baxter , et al 2009) identified three main types of treatment for bowel cancer and they are surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy techniques. Depending on the stage and location of the cancer, patients will usually receive one or a combination of these treatments. Bowel cancer patients may also receive targeted therapies if the bowel cancer has spread to other parts of the body. People must be well informed that colorectal cancer is one of the major causes of cancer-related death in the UK. Goldwasser, (2009) suggested that patient survival is highly dependent on the tumour stage at the time of diagnosis and reduced sensitivity to chemotherapy can be a major obstacle in effective treatment of advanced stage cancer.
Nurses are critical for promoting health in the society. The profession is highly flexible, since they specialize in diverse operations in the medical field. Registered nurses, for instance, are responsible for the administration of medicine and inoculations to patients (American Nurses ' Association, 2000). Additionally, these professionals observe, record, and enlighten doctors of any changes in a patient’s health. Nurses interpret and evaluate diagnostic examinations to determine an individual’s condition, as well as making the necessary adjustments in patient treatment plans on their health progress.
While it is known that adequate water and nutrition is needed for survival, many health professionals are currently going through the dilemma of whether it is ethical or not to provide artificial tube feeding for patients with terminal diseases. Family and Consumer Science professionals, such as dietitians, know the benefits and risks associated with artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) and have the ability to suggest the most ethical decision to this controversial issue. Recent studies have demonstrated that artificial nutrition provides higher risk of medical complications, increases pain, and false hope of health recovery. Over the years, this historical debate has changed the way the community supports or opposes ANH on terminal disease cases, (Brody et al., 2011) however the justice for each patient is different depending on their diagnosis (Best, 2010). To further demonstrate the intensity of this issue, the research of Hartshell and Williams (2010) indicates that this emotional decision is better made by the patient themselves.
