HLT 324V Week 4 Case Study: Through the Eyes of the Patient and the Health Care Professional

Topic: Spiritual and Cultural Emphases on Death and Dying

Allied health professionals are confronted with different death and dying practices. An effective allied health professional recognizes the importance of understanding different cultural practices, and learns how to evaluate the death, dying, and spiritual beliefs and practices across the cultures.

Read the two specified case histories and choose one for this assignment.

Chapter 4, “Stories of Abby: An Ojibwa Journey” and Chapter 14, “Stories of Shanti: Culture and Karma,” by Gelfland, Raspa, and Sherylyn, from End-of-Life Stories: Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries (2005), available in the GCU Library:

http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://site.ebrary.com/lib/grandcanyon/Doc?id=10265487

Identify your role as a health care professional in supporting Abby or Shanti’s dying rituals, and in creating strategies for displaying respect while still providing quality care. Integrate your strategies as you develop a care plan describing how you would approach the situation and care for the patient. Review the “Care Plan” template prior to beginning.

Include the following in your care plan:

Communication: family and patient

Treatment options that align with the specific culture

Education: family and patient

Family roles in the process

Spiritual beliefs

Barriers

Cultural responses

Any additional components that you feel would need to be addressed (from your perspective as a health care professional)

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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Through the Eyes of the Patient and the Health Care Professional

Introduction

When I became a patient and began working with my oncologist, we went through a lot of different emotions. One day I was sitting in his office, as he talked about cancer treatments, and all of a sudden it hit me: this is what it’s like to have cancer! It was like seeing the world from someone else’s perspective. When I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and started searching for treatment options, I found myself asking other patients what they were thinking about at that point in their journey. There was something magical about sharing our experiences with each other because we understood so much better than doctors could what it meant to be living with this disease.

with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma

• Symptoms. The most common symptom of multiple myeloma is unexplained anemia, which can occur with or without other symptoms (1). Other symptoms include unexplained weight loss, fatigue and/or lack of energy, weakness/fatigue in the legs and/or arms (2).

• Diagnostic tests. In order to diagnose multiple myeloma you will have blood tests done that look for levels of various proteins called monoclonal antibodies. These are produced by your immune system as it attacks foreign substances such as viruses or cancer cells; however they also affect healthy cells causing them to malfunction resulting in a malfunctioning immune system (3).

• Treatment options for people diagnosed with multiple myeloma include different types of therapies including medications used alone or combined together depending on what type(s) works best for each individual patient’s needs at any given time during treatment progression stages along their journey towards remission status where no symptoms remain present despite continued treatment efforts being made over time leading up until this point so far…

medical professionals

You are the expert.

You have a wealth of knowledge and experience that can help your patient understand what is happening in their body, as well as how to treat it. Your medical training gives you the ability to explain things in terms that make sense, while also providing an accurate diagnosis. You’re able to communicate effectively with patients so they understand their condition and treatment options.

patient community

The patient community can be a great source of information, support and inspiration. The patient community is also a great resource for creativity.

The health care professional will benefit from being in tune with the needs of their patients’ communities by:

• Listening carefully to what they have to say;

• Being open-minded about new ideas;

• Using existing resources wisely;

• Having an attitude that encourages collaboration rather than competition among professionals (and patients).

shared experience

The patient community is unique because it shares a unique experience with health care professionals. Patients can help us understand their needs and provide feedback about how we can improve our services. Health care professionals can use this to inform their practice and make improvements that benefit both patients, employers, and the broader community at large.

The patient community offers many benefits to both health care professionals and patients:

• Patients know what they want from their doctor’s visit before they arrive at the office or hospital; this allows them more time to prepare emotionally so they feel more comfortable during their visit (and not anxious). It also helps ensure that everyone feels respected throughout the process (i.e., whether it’s an emergency room visit for an illness or routine checkup).

• For example—if someone has been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes but doesn’t want another injection every month like some people do—it would be helpful if there were other options available such as lifestyle changes like diet changes etc…

Takeaway:

As a patient, you have the right to expect your doctor to listen to what you have to say and take it into consideration. And as a health care professional, it’s important that you remember that your patients are human beings with feelings too! A good way of showing empathy is by taking time out of your busy schedule and doing something nice for them. For example:

• If they’re stressed about something related to their illness or treatment (like having surgery), offer them some relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga exercises—you might even want to suggest joining all-inclusive retreats based on these practices!

• If they’re feeling down because they think their illness will get worse before it gets better (which happens sometimes), reassure them by telling them how rare these types of negative thoughts are among others who’ve been through similar experiences during recovery periods

Conclusion

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