USMLE Step 1 - deep truths on behav sci
deep truths on behav sci
bingousmle - 11-20-08 23:51

a 70yrold widow , who lives with her son, comes with complaints of chest pain. on p/e you note abrasions on her back and healed scars. she says her diet is decreased.how you go about this patient....

do a family counselling/send her to a nursing home where she can be cared for/talk about the abuse with her family/notify social authorities/tell her that you feel sorry for her , but you are helpless since this is her family matter..



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Youngdoctor - 11-21-08 00:56

notify the social authorities.

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bingousmle - 11-21-08 02:02

absolutely true.... notifying the social authorities about the potential abuse is the best course of action to help this old female.

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kingofhearts - 11-21-08 02:35

yes i will also agree with this as notifying the social authorities about the potential abuse wil prevent furthur such incidents and will also create awareness....

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Re: deep truths on behav sci
bingousmle - 11-21-08 06:07

precisely...

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