Early-stage Parkinson’s dementia

Mrs. Edith Jackson is an 82-year-old lady who has Parkinson’s disease and early-stage Parkinson’s dementia. She also has low vision and is hard of hearing and wears glasses and hearing aids in both ears. Michael is Edith’s son and her sole support person.

Provide an example conversation of what you would say when communicating the incident to the patient and son

Identify the key/relevant health professionals/ facility teams you are required to contact in this situation and provide a rationale as to why for each professional/team.

Using SBAR provide an example of what you would document in the patient chart regarding the incident and actions you have taken.  Please ensure that you use appropriate terminology.

Michael, Edith’s son will be traveling overseas for the next few weeks and will not have telephone access. He has asked if you could email him to provide him with a progress report on his mother. Identify at least five (5) factors relating to email etiquette you will need to adhere to when emailing Michael.