Patient Centered Care Flashcards
Risk Factor
Determines the likelihood of getting a disease
Give examples of healthy habits
Stay active, control stress, practice cleanliness, positive attitude, deep breaths, etc
A holistic approach to healthcare
Providers must address all aspects of a person (mental, social, physical, financial wellness, etc)
Endorphins
A feel-good protein released by the brain that can lower stress, decrease in negative thoughts, etc
Acute Pain
Immediate & often severe, tends to be temporary and lessens with treatment
(ex: pain from surgery, broken limb, appendicitis)
Chronic Pain
Long-term and caused by a chronic disease such as cancer, arthritis, or back pain.
Symptoms: inactivity, fatigue, mood swings, etc
Physical Pain
Discomforting sensation throughout the body
Psychological Pain
Can be acute or chronic, caused by life situations, can lead to depression, anxiety, etc
Phantom Pain
occurs after a part of the body has been amputated, severed nerve endings send signals as if pain receptors are there
Pain Assessment Questions
When did the pain start? Where is it located? How frequently? Describe the pain. What actions/movements lessen or increase the pain?
Pain Management Strategies
Medication, alternative therapies, exercise, surgery
Last resort: pain relief (FDA & physician monitor dosage, use, and length of time)
Pain Management
- Educate the patient about the disease & causes
- Inform them about treatment
- How frequently they should take the treatment
- Potential side effect
It is best to ask patients if they need _______________ before helping.
Assistance
Tips on how to care for visually challenged or impaired patients
- Never distract the guide dog on duty
- Introduce yourself
- Be visually descriptive
- Announce that you are leaving the room
- Give them a point of reference when they are in an unfamiliar setting
Tips on caring for hearing challenged patients
- Never shout
- Use facial expression
- Speak clearly
- Face the patient so they can lip read
- Never approach them from the back, stay within their sight
Tips: Speech challenged patients
- Do not interrupt them, let them finish
- Listen carefully
- Maintain eye contact
- Use other forms of communication
Organ & Tissue Donation Process
- Source of donation: cadaver or live donor
- Waiting Period: limited time to have transplant
- Removal order: the heart is always removed first then the other organs
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Educating the public about donating organs and to increase donors
The Organ Procedure & Transplant Network
All hospitals must follow OPTN’s rule for medicaid/medicare reimbursement
The United Network For Organ Sharing (UNOS)
A system with patients in need of receiving a donation. If a donation has been received, then the system will create a match between patient and donor
Advanced Medical Directives
Legal documents signed by a patient expressing their values and desires related to their end-of-life care.
Durable Power of Attorney
Tells the physician & family members that the patient is no longer in the right condition to make health-related decisions. However, the person appointed w/ power of attorney can make decisions for the patient.
Living Will
A document telling the physician that the patient wishes to die naturally
DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)
The patient has an incurable disease and will die in a short time, only treatment to provide comfort can be used.
Note: can be a part of the living will
Hospice
A facility or program for the terminally ill patients
Palliative Care
To relieve pain & discomfort but cannot be cured
