Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Needs in Geriatric Care (Mrs. Kowalska)
Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Needs in Geriatric Care (Mrs. Kowalska)
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Request AccessMrs. Kowalska is a 70-year-old woman with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on oxygen therapy for over 2 years. She lives alone in her own home and ambulates primarily via wheelchair. About four months ago, Dr. Hacker, who has been her PCP for several years, suggested hospice care to the patient after witnessing her rapid functional decline. Mrs. Kowalska agreed to Dr. Hacker’s suggestion and, since hospice care was initiated, she has received: weekly volunteer services, twice-weekly visits from a home nurse, home aide services for 8hrs/week, one visit from the chaplain and two more visits from Dr. Hacker.
Dr. Hacker has asked you to accompany the patient’s hospice nurse on a home visit. The goal of today’s visit is to complete a psychosocial history, spiritual history and non-pain review of symptoms, and come up with a plan to improve Mrs. Kowalska’s quality of life.
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