Ladder
Running head: LADDER OF INFERANCE 1
Susan Valliere
Ladder of Inference, a Case Study
Southern New Hampshire University
LADDER OF INFERANCE 2
Abstract
The case study given is a classic case where a patient’s belief, (real, false interpretation of facts) influences their behavior and is a barrier to receiving quality and/or appropriate care. The ladder of influence and its steps will show how ones “beliefs, accurate or not, affect quality of care received, and the importance of health care providers to dispel any misconceptions a patient may possibly have. The subject in this case study “Mia” jumped to the wrong conclusions. This short paper will use the Ladder of Influence, otherwise known as the “process of abstraction” to see how she (Mia) jumped to the wrong conclusion of being not wanted, or a burden in the ER came about and how it could have been prevented by putting focus on the facts and not mere “impressions “.
LADDER OF INFERANCE 3
Ladder of Inference, a Case Study This case study is a sad one but all too common. The subject in the study “Mia” is in a pretty venerable situation, even before her diagnosis of Osteosarcoma. Being a teenager is difficult and confusing time, as their hormones and emotions run rampant affecting their thoughts and impressions of things, but she also comes from a troubled home. Overhearing the head nurse obviously fueled her already loss of self, place in the world, and worthlessness and that she was just a burden. Her “Mias” interpretation of both facts, interpretations, and beliefs, lead her to ultimately not seek treatment at the ER, and affected her overall treatment. This short paper will analyze this case using the ladder of inference. This child “Mia” has more than cancer and pain management, but several mental and social wellbeing issues as well, which it is apparent none of
Susan Valliere
Ladder of Inference, a Case Study
Southern New Hampshire University
LADDER OF INFERANCE 2
Abstract
The case study given is a classic case where a patient’s belief, (real, false interpretation of facts) influences their behavior and is a barrier to receiving quality and/or appropriate care. The ladder of influence and its steps will show how ones “beliefs, accurate or not, affect quality of care received, and the importance of health care providers to dispel any misconceptions a patient may possibly have. The subject in this case study “Mia” jumped to the wrong conclusions. This short paper will use the Ladder of Influence, otherwise known as the “process of abstraction” to see how she (Mia) jumped to the wrong conclusion of being not wanted, or a burden in the ER came about and how it could have been prevented by putting focus on the facts and not mere “impressions “.
LADDER OF INFERANCE 3
Ladder of Inference, a Case Study This case study is a sad one but all too common. The subject in the study “Mia” is in a pretty venerable situation, even before her diagnosis of Osteosarcoma. Being a teenager is difficult and confusing time, as their hormones and emotions run rampant affecting their thoughts and impressions of things, but she also comes from a troubled home. Overhearing the head nurse obviously fueled her already loss of self, place in the world, and worthlessness and that she was just a burden. Her “Mias” interpretation of both facts, interpretations, and beliefs, lead her to ultimately not seek treatment at the ER, and affected her overall treatment. This short paper will analyze this case using the ladder of inference. This child “Mia” has more than cancer and pain management, but several mental and social wellbeing issues as well, which it is apparent none of
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