July 11th Case Studies

1a) It is the job of the interdisciplary team to ensure the best patient care possible. They must seek to heal the patient quickly and keep the patient comfortable in the meantime. They should also get her the best treatment available.

1b) Nurses and Doctors at the regional trauma center at PCMH have been involved as well as those at the Craven County Health Clinic. The staff at 911 has also helped. In addition, lab specialists have done work on her case. Other anticipated disciplines include the local health department, environmental specialist and possibly the press if the public should be warned of this infection.

2a) Some services that should be provided are bedside assistance, proper medical care, proper assistance with everyday activities, and financial advice for paying for the care.

2b) The public should be made aware and warned of this condition. They should be told the proper precautions to take to stay clear of the condition. They should also be tested for it. If there is a sort of immunization, of course, this should be administered.

3) There needs to be proper documentation from the Craven County Health Clinic, PCMH trauma center, lab results, and the patients history.



1a) The health care team needs to include doctors, nurses, lab specialists, and financial specialists.

1b) Craven Central and the local health department can both be used to provide care to the patient.

1c) The patients role is to practice safe sex and living habits. He should also inform all of his past partners of his condions. He needs to take medication as prescribed and follow through with the suggested root canal.

1d) This case creates a problem in that the patient is capable and probably already has spread this STD. In addition, his infected partners may spread it as well. If left unattended, the condition could contaminate a large number of the population. Therefore, it is essential to treat not only the primary patient but the others that may be in danger.