Psy 270 Week 2 Health And Social Care Case Studies

At this point and time, it is best to give Roger any and everything he want to satisfy his needs. As stated in the will, that was developed and updated 25 years ago, Roger wanted to receive life-saving treatments. In regard to his current accident (paralyzed and not being able to eat, breathe, or talk), he does not want to proceed with the life-saving treatment. According to the North Carolina law, a will can be changed verbally by a person who is very sick or on their death bed with two witnesses present during the action, which is consisted a nuncupative will (31-3.5.) However, a nuncupative will is based on changing personal and property items. I believe as long as the ill patient understand the living condition and the treatment options, any change can be made by themselves with witnesses present at the time. In this case, Roger seems frustrated with his living arrangements and the lack of functioning and communication skills that has taken place. If he wishes to hold out with the care of the hospital staff or shorten his days, he would be his decision with family members by his side. I recommend ending his life for the best of his health and worried family. What potential effects would themes such as the client’s culture, ethnicity, family, education, and gender have on the situation and recommendation(s)? …show more content…
The nurses and hospital staff are developing new techniques, giving them the ability to communicate and satisfy Roger’s needs. Cognitively, he is in the right state of mind and can think according upon his understand. He just cannot say or write down what he is thinking, known as aphasia, in psychologically terms. According to Erikson’s psychosocial stages, Roger has reached the last stage (Ego Integrity vs. Despair) because he has successfully raised his children and accomplished his life goals, giving him wisdom, and looking back on life with a sense of closure and accepting death without a