Chapter 12.2, Problem 4B

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person S and his wife are an old couple of about 70 years old. Person S used to drive 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 controlling 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 another stroke and admitted again in the hospital. Again, she suffered with another stroke and she was admitted to long term care facility. Person S was very adamant and used to drive the car to visit his wife daily. He was also worried how long they can afford for the long term care facility which is near their house.

Characters in the case:

• Person S
• Person S’s wife

To discuss: Various Person S’s caregivers learnt many new medications ordered by each other and whether there concerns with this.