Adult Case Studies Through the Health Care Continuum

Forty case studies illustrate the many possible choices in the clinical decision making process. Students learn that there are few black and white decisions in clinical practice, and develop their thinking skills to recognize that different choices can lead to equally successful outcomes.

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This study describes 40 adult case studies and the many possible choices in the clinical decision making process. Students learn that there are few black and white decisions in clinical practice, and learn to develop their thinking skills to recognize that different choices can lead to many equally successful outcomes. Each case in this text provides information about the patient's physical, emotional and social skills. Students review the information and progress with questions whereby the student creates goals, treatment planning and discharge planning. Every response to a question generates another clinical pathway for the student to examine. The variety of paths allow students to compare their work and recognize that many different responses can be appropriate for the same case. This text helps the students develop their clinical skills, and encourages mental flexibility so that students can evolve to become competent clinical practitioners.