Scenario – Mr George McFarlane
Mr George McFarlane is a 53 year old male. Georgehas presented to the accident and emergency department witha history of chest pain which started yesterday as he wasdriving back from an interstate trip. George’s past Medical History(PMHx) include:
- Type ll Diabetes needing close management.
- Records BGL daily
- Osteoarthritis in L) Knee
Social History (SHx):
- Married for 5 years to Yu Yan, who is of Chinese heritage,she speaks English well
- Occupation: Long Haul truck driver, often isolated fromfamily and friends as on the road and away from home due to work.Speaks to wife daily when away.
- ETOH (Alcohol) usage on a regular basis
- Smoker, averages 15 cigarettes per day
- Often consumes take away/ fast food diet as away from homeregularly
- Sedentary lifestyle, often watches TV to cope with stress.Little to no exercise
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QUESTION : Considering George’s current cardiovascular andrespiratory compromise and previous medical history of diabetes,obesity and hypertension, describe FOUR (4) members of the MDT(other than doctors and nurses) who could assist you to providecare/ information and preventative strategies to George and his family in an attempt to prevent another episode ofan acute illness. Provide FOUR (4) members of the multidisciplinaryteam that can assist George and his family recover his health andprevent further acute conditions relating to his past medicalhistory. |
