
Concept explainers
Case summary:
Person S and his wife is 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 underwent 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 was 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:
The various health care services experienced by Person S and his wife.
Case summary:
Person S and his wife is 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 underwent 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 was 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:
The services provided in the each settings.
Case summary:
Person S and his wife is 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 underwent 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 was 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:
The criteria to select the excellent facility or service.

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