Summary of the Reflection Assignment
The scenario has been educative and I managed to improve my skills and knowledge in caring for patients with COPD condition. The concept of interprofessional care and collaboration was emphasized throughout the scenario, and I was able to understand how to interact with different professionals while giving care to patients. The healthcare professionals in the scenario collaborated since the client was brought into the facility until his discharge, thus facilitating a patient-centred care that was effective in improving the client’s outcomes. I can apply this knowledge in future patient situations by involving my team members and consulting them whenever I feel not prepared enough to give a proper clinical decision.
The use of electronic medical record (EMR) was also emphasized in the scenario as the healthcare professionals checked for the client’s previous and scheduled medications and therapies before making any clinical decision. The professionals also opted to add further information concerning the client’s condition by documenting his allergy to Ampicillin medication. This concept is vital in healthcare, as it guides professionals into making a proper clinical decision based on the patient’s medical history. I plan to apply this concept in future patient situations by improving my habit and skills in using the EMR before making any clinical decision.
Lastly, the concept of patient education was also well illustrated in the scenario. The nurse in charge managed to educated the client and his caregiver on the proper use of the metered nose inhaler. The video simulation used was effective during the teaching process and made it successful. The nurse also offered to teach the client about the appropriate diet that he should take to improve his health. I plan to apply patient education in all future patient situations through proper communication and listening techniques to enable them to engage in self-care and reduce frequent hospital visits.