Delgado Case

Listen the attached short recording of a video and answer the following questions for each phase in discussion board style Acute Phase o What comments from either of the Delgados did you find particularly powerful, moving or thought-provoking? o What would be going through your mind as the laboratory professional on this health care team?
• Sub-Acute Phase o Discuss the most significant barriers in communication/collaboration in and among the health care team, the patient, and family members. o Discuss those elements that facilitated communication/collaboration in and among the health care team, the patient, and family members. o Describe several strategies to promote communication among the health care team, the patient, and family members.
• Rehabilitation Phase o How did the members of the health care team contribute to achieving the overall goal? o Discuss the goals and key elements of Alison's rehabilitation.
• Setback Phase o What was your initial reaction to Alison's setback? o Discuss the significance of the PICC (Catheter) team allowing Tim to stay in the room with Alison.
• Return to normal o Discuss your thoughts on what Alison says about her experience returning to medical practice. o Comment on how understanding a patient's pre-existing -normal' would affect how to manage their recovery process. o Discuss how living through their situation has changed Tim and Alison's perspectives as physicians along with their approach to patients.

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