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99. Case: Discussion with Staff on New Scheduling
View Case Study: 99. Case: Discussion with Staff on New SchedulingYou are the manager of an outpatient clinic that serves patients from throughout the Maritimes. Many of these patients travel for their appointments and are trying to minimize time away…
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76. Case: Supported Decision Making and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
View Case Study: 76. Case: Supported Decision Making and the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesSupported Decision Making and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Freya Pedersen is a 23-year-old with a developmental disability. The surgeon is discussing an upcoming surgery with Freya and her…
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68. Case: Big Yellow Taxi
View Case Study: 68. Case: Big Yellow TaxiFollowing the bankruptcy of the local taxi service, a community hospital recognized that several of its frail, elderly patients who don’t drive had exceedingly limited options for getting to the…
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69. Case: On The Road Again
View Case Study: 69. Case: On The Road AgainJudy and Richard live in a rural community where the closest hospital is a four hour drive away in good weather. Travelling to the hospital for specialist appointments often entails…
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70. Case: Desperado
View Case Study: 70. Case: DesperadoA few of Gary’s friends cornered you at the curling rink last week. They are very concerned about how Gary is doing and wonder why “you and the other folks…
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71. Case: With A Little Help From My Friends
View Case Study: 71. Case: With A Little Help From My FriendsKerry is a long-time volunteer with palliative care services in her community. With the distances and difficulty of travel that some palliative care patients may face, she is glad to…
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72. Case: My Way
View Case Study: 72. Case: My WayYou are part of team preparing for an upcoming accreditation visit. In meeting the listed standards, there has been much discussion among the team about the expectations for smaller rural…
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67. Case: What is Angela’s Choice?
View Case Study: 67. Case: What is Angela’s Choice?Angela Flores is a six year old with some minor developmental delays caused by traumatic birth. She has recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor and her prognosis is poor. …
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