
Case summary:
Person MC came with her daughter who was suffering from throat pain and she was diagnosed with a strep throat using a rapid strep test. The child was given penicillin and ready for discharge. Nurse X entered the patient’s room and discussed with Person X on the discharge summary and instructions. Nurse X instructed her with the prescription of 10 doses of penicillin.
Person MC said that she could not afford the medication and the prescription to be filed. Then, Nurse X told Person MC that it is necessary to take the medication and file the prescription because strep throat may lead to glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever. Person MC asked Nurse X to elaborate on the disease regarding the percentage of recovery and the chances of her daughter to develop these complications where Nurse X was not comfortable being as the sole and primary informer even though she was aware of the basic information about the conditions.
Characters in the case:
Person MC: The patient’s mother
Nurse X
To discuss:
The communication skills that are needed for Person X to ensure that she performs as a competent, responsible member of the patient care team.
Case summary:
Person MC came with her daughter who was suffering from throat pain and she was diagnosed with a strep throat using a rapid strep test. The child was given penicillin and ready for discharge. Nurse X entered the patient’s room and discussed with Person X on the discharge summary and instructions. Nurse X instructed her with the prescription of 10 doses of penicillin.
Person MC said that she could not afford the medication and the prescription to be filed. Then, Nurse X told Person MC that it is necessary to take the medication and file the prescription because strep throat may lead to glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever. Person MC asked Nurse X to elaborate on the disease regarding the percentage of recovery and the chances of her daughter to develop these complications where Nurse X was not comfortable being as the sole and primary informer even though she was aware of the basic information about the conditions.
Characters in the case:
Person MC: The patient’s mother
Nurse X
To discuss:
The special talents to promote the well-functioning interdisciplinary team.

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