PATIENT PATHWAYS OF CARE FOR A LONG TERM CONDITION, E.G DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, ARTHRITIS, ETC.
Select a patient with long term condition from recent clinical placement experience
Justify the selection with reference to epidemiological data.
Critically analyse the nursing assessment framework model used to assess the patient’s holistic needs.
Select 2 elements of the care plan that was devised for this patient and critically appraise the plan of care. This discussion should be underpinned by reference to contemporary evidence.
Evaluate the outcomes of the nursing interventions considering the risks and benefits to the patient of the care that was delivered, considering potential alternatives.
Care should be taken not to breach confidentiality in the case study.
