Ms. Hernandez claimed that she undergoes chronic back pain to her lower back which inhibits her to move around as quickly as she finds it difficult and painful to get up from a seated position with the use of her cane or a walker. It is difficult for her to sit for more than 15 minutes at a time, without experiencing pain and the discomfort to her lower back as she would have to get up from her sitting position and lay down on her bed to stretch-out her back to allow the discomfort to her back to diminish. Because of her previous back injury, she finds it difficult to carry, lift, bend, twist at the waist while she cannot hold anything more significant than 10 pounds. She must frequently rest after she does any menial chores in her apartment. Even though that the complex where she lives cleans her apartment once a week she will find it …show more content…
Hernandez started having severe chronic symptoms of a sore throat. She then sought the medical attention of her primary physician, Doctor Edward J. Holubowitch, MD, at the Carondelet Medical Group, located at 400 W. Camino Casa Verde, Suite 100 Green Valley, A 85614-3569; telephone number 520-625-1760. After she was medically evaluated by Dr. Holubowitch, MD, he referred for her to be medically assessed further by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist Adam D. Ray, M.D., at 395 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745; telephone number (520) 792-2170. She confirmed that Dr. Ray conducted a biopsy of her throat in January 2013, as the test results revealed she had throat cancer. Upon discovering cancer, her Dr. Ray, referred her to Doctor Bruce W. Porterfield M.D., at 1315 South La Canada, Green Valley, AZ 85622; telephone number 520-625-6600. While under Dr. Porterfield’s medical care; he specially treated her for her cancer. Ms. Hernandez said she received radiation treatment every day while she had intravenous chemotherapy for approximately ten weeks, throughout
Cynthia Adae was taken to Clinton Memorial Hospital on June 28, 2006. She was taken to the hospital with back and chest pain. A doctor concluded that she was at high risk for acute coronary syndrome. She was transferred to the Clinton Memorial hospital emergency room. She reported to have pain for two or three weeks and that the pain started in her back or her chest. The pain sometimes increased with heavy breathing and sometimes radiated down her left arm. Cynthia said she had a high fever of 103 to 104 degrees. When she was in the emergency room her temperature was 99.3, she had a heart rate of 140, but her blood
Renee Heikamp, 19, and case worker from the Catholic Children’s Aid Society (CCAS), Angie Martin, were charged with criminal negligence resulting in the 1997 death of newborn baby, Jordan Heikamp. The charges were dropped shortly after Jordan’s death, due to a lack of evidence from the investigation of a 63-day inquest. (CBC, 2001). Renee Heikamp and her baby were residing at the Anduhyaun shelter that services Aboriginal women fleeing abuse during the time of his death. Jordan Heikamp had starved to death, weighing only 4 pounds, 4 ounces less than what he weighed at his pre-mature birth, in May 1997; a photograph shown to witnesses at the inquest revealed the corpse of the baby who was little more than a skeleton.
A well-nourished, well-developed Hispanic female named Anna Garcia standing at 65 inches, 165 pounds and in her late thirties was found dead in her house after her concerned neighbor Doug Greene was suspicions as to why she didn't take her dog out like she did normally, and why the dog was barking constantly for two hours. The police received a call from Greene on August 31st at 9:45 am and arrived at the crime scene at 9:56am.The police found Anna lying face down in the hallway. Authorities observed a pool of blood around her head and some vomit beside her. It was 73 degrees inside Anna’s house, while it was 92 degrees outside. Anna was last seen alive by her former husband, Alex Garcia the night before her death. Investigators measured her rectal temperature, and came to a conclusion that she died at 7:00 am in that same morning. A medical examiner was also called to perform an autopsy to see what really caused Anna's death.
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On the morning of the 17th of May 2005, Nola Walker was involved in a two vehicle motor accident. She had just dropped her son off at his new job, when she ignored a give way sign at an intersection. When the ambulance arrived the officers, Nucifora and Blake, recall Walker being “able to converse” and “orientated”. Blake conducted multiple assessments and did her vital signs twice. The results deemed Walker to be within normal ranges, with the only noticeable trauma involving superficial skin injuries on the left hand, an abrasion over the right clavicle which was assumed to be a seatbelt injury. Ms Walker denied she was ever in pain. Nucifora mentioned on several occasions that it would be best to take Walker to the hospital to be further
Milwaukee teacher Katherine Gonzalez had a twisted way of helping her 11-year-old "chronically depressed" student cheer up.
The word “chiropractor” has two word origins, the Greek words cheir and praxis; meanwhile, cheir means “hand” and praxis means “practice.” Also, most of the work that chiropractors do is done by hand (Pike para. 5). In 2002, going to a chiropractor was found to be the most commonly used program for therapy. Seventy-four percent, about 4 million, of people that had back pain went to a chiropractor to get treated. Among that 74 percent of people, 66 percent of them stated that they got “a great benefit” (Pike para. 9). Many chiropractors work full time but 1 out of 3 chiropractors work part time. Chiropractors work whenever their patients need them, even on w...
Laurie Sexton – Laurie is a very established and experienced administrative professional. For the past 18 years, she has worked for Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes. When she first began with the organization she focused more on providing customer service and working directly with the families. AS the company grew in size and added additional locations, the need for someone to focus full time on the administrative and organization needs became apparent. Laurie moved into this role. While she still does have some direct family contact and fills in when needed during various services her predominant responsibility is to handle the office needs of the company. A large piece of this is working with the owner and seven directors to manage the
I would not offer Landis anything. She has been warned that she was not performing her job and she has already cost the company enough by not performing her job. Nonetheless, if she threatens with a lawsuit, the options would have to be looked at again. If the lawsuit outweighs the severance package, the company would have to go to court but if it does not, one maybe able to settle. This type of decision would be made once the company looks at the attorney fees and lost time when it comes to going to court.
Mrs. Jones was born on November 1 from 1970. She has five primary complaints: pain when showering, brushing her hair, washing dishes, dressing and driving. Mrs. Jones, suffers extreme stiffness in her right shoulder and has low strength, she complains of pain when moving her shoulder and arm with limited coordination. Mrs. Jones stopped working, the problems of strength, reduced mobility, and the pain need to be
Medical malpractice cases are difficult for the families who have lost their loved one or have suffered from severe injuries. No one truly wins in complicated court hearings that consist of a team of litigation attorneys for both the defendant and plaintiff(s). During the trial, evidence supporting malpractice allegations have to be presented so that the court can make a decision if the physician was negligent resulting in malpractice, or if the injury was unavoidable due to the circumstances. In these types of tort cases, the physician is usually a defendant on trial trying to prove that he or she is innocent of the medical error, delay of treatment or procedure that caused the injury. The perfect example of being at fault for medical malpractice as a result of delaying a procedure is the case of Waverly family versus John Hopkins Health System Corporation. The victims were not compensated enough for the loss of their child’s normal life. Pozgar (2012) explained….
Elimination pattern varies among family members. No bowel or bladder problems. They all have regular bowel movements and voids frequently without complaints. The mother and daughter exercises at least three days per week. The father, who can be unbalanced at times, walks every day for one hour. If there is no one at home to accompany him, he will do so by himself and this has been going on for two years without a problem. While walking he stays in touch with family members every fifteen minutes. Due to his illness, he is unable to do other forms of exercises. He however enjoys going to the movies and shows with his wife and
and his wife. The first area identified needing improvement is their diet. R.H. needs to follow a low sodium diet. R.H.’s wife does make home cooked meals and attempts to stay true to this diet, however, R.H. has admitted to drinking at least three cans of soda a day. By doing this, R.H. is defeating the purpose of the low sodium diet. Education is needed for R.H. and his wife in regards to finding drinks that are lower in sodium. Another need that is important for R.H. and his wife is the use of proper lighting when walking up or down the steps. Utilizing proper lighting will enhance R.H. and his wife’s safety and prevent harm. In addition, I think it is important for R.H.’s children to be aware of the medications he is taking. In an event of an emergency, having his children know his medications as well as his wife will greatly enhance a positive
He is able to take 30 steps with his walker and with assistance from another person who needs to utilize a gait belt. He is able to sit up on his own in bed. He is incontinent and thus not able to walk to the bathroom urinate by himself. Patient wears diapers and needs assistance changing when he has voided. He is encouraged and assisted to walk to the toilet to try and have bowel movements. Patient is not able to bath self and needs help dressing and undressing. Patient for the most part requires supervision and assistance when doing any sort of physical
Mr. GB is a 78 year old white male admitted to Bay Pines VAMC on 6/18/96. for " atypical chest pain and hemoptysis". V/S BP 114/51, P 84, R 24, T 97.4. He seems alert and oriented x 3 and cheerful. Bowel sounds present x 4. Pt. has a red area on his coccyx. Silvadene treatments have been started. Pt. Has a fungal lung infection with a pleural suction drainage tube inserted in his chest . Pt is extremely thin with poor skin turgor with a diagnosis of cachexia ( wasting) secondary to malnutrition and infection. Patient is no known allergies to drugs but is allergic to aerosol sprays disinfectants and dust.. Advanced directives on chart. Code status DNR. Primary physician Dr. R, Thoracic surgeon Dr. L. Psychology Dr.W. There is PT, OT Dietary and Infectious Disease consults when necessary. He lives with his wife who he has been married to for 56 years. His son and his daughter come to visit him. He does not smoke. He wears dentures but did not bring them. He dose not use a hearing aid but he does have a hearing deficit.