Care Scenario 1 for Summative Assignment (Sept 2011 Intake)
You are to write a 3 000 word (+/- 10% excluding reference list) essay reflecting on the decision making involved in the assessment and delivery of care related to the scenario below. In your work you need to draw on the theoretical perspectives explored during the module so that the learning outcomes are met. The nurse’s role will be an important focus but you need to demonstrate understanding of the importance of shared decision making in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. In addition to symptom management you will consider psychological factors, which can influence coping, and reflect on how policy in terms of service delivery can promote client centered care. In your care study you will reflect on your own practice …show more content…
However, recently it is the twins who have been the focus of his parents’ attention, as they are aware that the boys have been bullied and are anxious about changing schools in September. For the past 7 months, there has been lots of rows between Peter and his parents. He has been staying over at his elderly grandparents’ house once or twice a week, ‘just to have some space’. His grandfather has recently been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and becoming increasingly forgetful. His latest school report highlights that he is not doing as well this year as his teacher had predicted, and he has had a lot of absences. When he is at home he spends most of the time in his room, and he is increasingly neglecting himself. His parents are shocked and have tried to discuss this with Peter, but these discussions always end in rows, with Peter storming to his room, shouting that they only care about the boys. Peter’s parents are even more anxious when his teacher suggests that Peter’s friend Jodie may not be a good influence on