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Case summary:
Person S and his wife are an old couple of about 70 years of age. Person S used to drive even at this age but his children were concerned about his safety.
Person S’s wife has type 1 diabetes and hypertension.
Person S is also hypertensive and undergone a surgery. In the month of September, Person S’s wife felt discomfort due to chest disorder and breathing problem and she was hospitalized.
She underwent a surgery and was moved to rehabilitation facility. Later, Person S was affected by flu.
After two weeks, Person S’s wife got a stroke and she was admitted in the hospital. Again, she suffered from another stroke and she was admitted to long-term care facility. Person S was very adamant to continue his drive to visit his wife daily. He was also worried how long they could afford for the long-term care facility, which is nearby to their house.
Characters in the case:
- Person S
- Person S’s wife
To discuss:
The way the professional caregivers maintain the medical records of both medical and social histories.
Case summary:
Person S and his wife are an old couple of about 70 years of age. Person S used to drive even at this age but his children were concerned about his safety.
Person S’s wife has type 1 diabetes and hypertension.
Person S is also hypertensive and undergone a surgery. In the month of September, Person S’s wife felt discomfort due to chest disorder and breathing problem and she was hospitalized.
She underwent a surgery and was moved to rehabilitation facility. Later, Person S was affected by flu.
After two weeks, Person S’s wife got a stroke and she was admitted in the hospital. Again, she suffered from another stroke and she was admitted to long-term care facility. Person S was very adamant to continue his drive to visit his wife daily. He was also worried how long they could afford for the long-term care facility, which is nearby to their house.
Characters in the case:
- Person S
- Person S’s wife
To discuss:
The usefulness of electronic medical history to the new practitioners.
Case summary:
Person S and his wife are an old couple of about 70 years of age. Person S used to drive even at this age but his children were concerned about his safety.
Person S’s wife has type 1 diabetes and hypertension.
Person S is also hypertensive and undergone a surgery. In the month of September, Person S’s wife felt discomfort due to chest disorder and breathing problem and she was hospitalized.
She underwent a surgery and was moved to rehabilitation facility. Later, Person S was affected by flu.
After two weeks, Person S’s wife got a stroke and she was admitted in the hospital. Again, she suffered from another stroke and she was admitted to long-term care facility. Person S was very adamant to continue his drive to visit his wife daily. He was also worried how long they could afford for the long-term care facility, which is nearby to their house.
Characters in the case:
- Person S
- Person S’s wife
To discuss:
Whether an implantable micro biochip that is capable of being scanned and linked with medical records access be helpful.
Case summary:
Person S and his wife are an old couple of about 70 years of age. Person S used to drive even at this age but his children were concerned about his safety.
Person S’s wife has type 1 diabetes and hypertension.
Person S is also hypertensive and undergone a surgery. In the month of September, Person S’s wife felt discomfort due to chest disorder and breathing problem and she was hospitalized.
She underwent a surgery and was moved to rehabilitation facility. Later, Person S was affected by flu.
After two weeks, Person S’s wife got a stroke and she was admitted in the hospital. Again, she suffered from another stroke and she was admitted to long-term care facility. Person S was very adamant to continue his drive to visit his wife daily. He was also worried how long they could afford for the long-term care facility, which is nearby to their house.
Characters in the case:
- Person S
- Person S’s wife
To discuss:
Whether the implantable micro biochip can be misused.

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