Pete's Father Case Study

a. For this case study I’m put myself in the shoes of the patient. I feel very frustrated because I can no longer do the things I use to be able to do. I have lost a sense of independence. I can’t do simple daily task on my own and have to depend on others and my wife. Also due to the pain I can no long move around and go places freely. I have to constantly find places to sit down because the pain. This lose of independence has put stress on my family, especially my wife. The added workload for my wife has been adversely affecting our marriage. Another loss due to this injury is my ability to give. I can no longer do work around the house so I can give to my wife or kids in the ways I use to. Not only can I not serve them but also I can’t give support financially because I can’t work. Thirdly I also am losing a sense of self worth. Since I can’t provide and help around the house I feel that I’m deadweight only holding my …show more content…
Gather the facts
-Pete is a 15 year old boy that had a ankle fracture
-His dad is the only way for him to get to therapy
-He has missed 4 appointments
Consider the sources
-Pete’s Father
-Myself
Options
a. Take Pete off the schedule and wait to see if Pete or his father contacts you.
b. Talk to Pete’s father to see if changing the day of the week or reducing the frequency of visits would help with Pete’s attendance.
c. Give Pete a home exercise program and tell his dad to make an appointment a month from now so that you can check his progress.
Solution and re-evaluate
My solution would be to contact Pete’s father and explain the situation, and the hospital’s policy. I would see if changing the day or reducing the frequency of the visit would make it easier for Pete’s dad to bring him to therapy. I chose this because Pete still needs therapy and reducing the frequency of visit is better than not having any visits at all. After 2-3 week I would re-evaluate and if Pete is still missing appointments I would have to change to a different