Martha Rose Case Study In Nursing

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This case study is an interpretation of a problem or situation that has occurred within a LPC’s (License Professional Counselor) care. As information is gathered, the depiction to this specific problem in this case study may also include additional information that may deem so to be necessary, in order to place possible solutions or actions that could have or will arise from the situation. This document will consist of a step by step analysis of the factors which impact the case, mostly in the order of what appears to be the most ethically sound decision. This document involves Stephanie’s (therapist) treatment of Martha Rose (client). The therapist, Stephanie, has been given a case through referral from an unknown source; Stephanie is working with this new case in SC (South Carolina). The therapist Stephanie has had the liberty to have a few sessions with her client, Martha Rose. The client is an elderly Caucasian female, age 70 whom was recently diagnosed with early onset Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. She is a widow who lives alone and has retired as a Navy nurse. Her source of income is from a neighbor, JoAnn, age 67; whom she helps care for. Martha also has two children, Jennie age 45 and Thomas age 42. Both of her children are currently in the military and are station overseas and have children of their own. Martha Rose has very little contact with her 2 children and 4 grandchildren; only able to see them about once a year. The commonly used form of communication is via email, on average once weekly. The last visit from Martha’s children Jennie and Thomas has been about 20 months ago. Corey, Corey & Callanan’s Ethical Decision-Making Model In this document there will be a breakdown of the steps which will help i... ... middle of paper ... ...n to this is that the therapist will not be able to help her client or understand what is going on with her. If Martha Rose will let her guard down she will see that the therapist only wants to help her through the problems that her medical condition is having on her mental health. The pro to Stephanie is that she will be able to help her client. The con is that the client will not want to return. The therapist will be able to show her client that she has agreed to her counseling her and if she terminates the therapy she may not get what she needs. The client action show that she is frustrated, feeling a sense of worthless, abandoned or powerless. This end may be the beginning to the client opening up. All things aren’t always what they seem. The therapist would be doing right to check back in with the client and try to arrange another meeting about her feelings.

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