Entries by Daphne Hanson

Motor neuron disease care plan

Siobhan is a 57-year-old female who has been diagnosed 18 months ago with Motor Neuron Disease. After discussions with her family, neurologist and GP, Siobhan completed an Advanced Care Plan (also known as a health direction) 12 months ago, which clearly states that if her health deteriorates that she does not want specific treatments to […]

Organ donor patient

Your manager calls for an urgent staff meeting and reports that a complaint has been made by the family of an organ donor patient, Jessica. The donor family had requested not to be identified, but at the funeral of the donor, the family of the organ receiver, Malala, approached them and wanted to thank them […]