A six year old develops a high fever accampanied by violent vomitting and convul
ID: 124336 • Letter: A
Question
A six year old develops a high fever accampanied by violent vomitting and convulsions while at school. The child is rushed to a nearby hospital. The attending physician makes a diagnosis of meningitis and requests permission from both parents to initiate treatment. Both parents are Christian Scientist, and they insist that no medical treatment to be given to the child. The physician initiates treatment anyway. Describe the perspectives, needs, and expectations of each of the following stakeholders 1) Child 2) Parents 3) Physician 4) Healthcare staff 5) Hospital 6) Administrator 7) Attorney. Please use a scholary peer reviewed reference from Grand Canyon University, the answer must be submiited to turnitin
Explanation / Answer
1.Child - minor, not a decision maker,
2.Parents- already decided not to undergo treatment for child,they should follow physician advice, 3.Physician- should explain to the parents about risks involved for not giving proper treatment intime, complications associated with it.informedconsent to be taken
4. healthcare staff - As a healtcare staff involve in team care and supportive measurements
5. hospital policy for refusal of treatment,documentation.
6.Administrator- should discuss with parents, physician regarding paln of proposed treatment, decision of parents, documentation of records
7. Attorney - to take care of legal activities and explaine to parents