I Know What You’re Thinking

An African American male patient, age forty-two, was admitted to a skilled nursing unit after surgery for head and neck cancer with lymph involvement, newly diagnosed. Extensive excision of the tumor had been done, and the patient had a newly placed tracheotomy and feeding tube.

• What are the facts that affect this patient’s long-term care?
• What are personal issues that may affect his care?
• What is your interpretation and understanding of his situation? Why?

Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)