Question

A former professional athlete is diagnosed with gangrene in his right foot because of the complication related to uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes. The physician tells the patient that he must have the foot amputated.
How might the doctor and patient differ on what is meant by a good outcome in this situation?
Relate your answer to one of the 8 principles of patient centered care.

The 8 principles of patient care:
Access to care
Respect for patients
Coordination and integration of care
Physical comfort
Emotional support
Involvement of family and friends
Information and education
Continuity and transition

Answer 1

Being a former professional athletic, losing a foot is like loss g his life . One of the 8 principles of patient care I would use is information and education . Providing information that if the foot is not amputated it would spread and further affect the other viral organs and quality of life so, it's better to amputate the foot should be the proper way to make him understand the importance of amputation and hee would be ready for the operation .