5N2428: Mr. Dunne Is An 81 Y/O M Who Was Admitted Into The A&E At 23:45 Hours: Medical Secretary Assignment
Assignment Details:
This written assignment should be presented in an essay style and demonstrate that you have researched and understood the role of the Medical Secretary.
Ideally, your essay should be relevant to your current or previous work environment and practical work-based examples should be given to support your work. If you are not currently working within an organization, then you may complete this task in relation to an organization that you are familiar with.
You can use the headings in the table below to structure your essay.
1. Explore the impact of 3 legislative acts on the provision of health services and your role as a Medical Secretary.
2. Explore the impact of 3 legislative acts on the provision of health services and your role as a Medical Secretary.
3. Identify and describe a minimum of two sources of information for a Medical Secretary working in a Healthcare setting.
4. Discuss the importance of patient safety and confidentiality and the impact this has on your role as a Medical Secretary.
Sample Case Studies
Case 1:
Mr. Dunne is an 81 y/o M who was admitted into the A&E at 23:45 hours on 01/11/2018. He was suffering from dyspepsia and complaining of pain in his abdomen. His BP and TPR were taken. He was left feeling very weak and anemic after a recent episode of haematemesis. The presence of a large ulcer was discovered following a gastroscopy and a bariumenema. Mr. Dunne will be admitted to Ward 11B of The Lourdes Hospital where he will be monitored and has been scheduled for a partial gastrectomy.
Case 2:
Ms. Stacey is a 26 y/o female who was admitted to the hospital after being involved in a car accident. She has sustained an Fxof her rt radius and lt femur. She also has lacerationson her face, arms, and chest, several of which will require stitches. The patient was A/O when admitted into the hospital and her NOK was contacted upon her arrival. Her past Hx was clear of any other illness. A cast was applied to her radius and she will receive surgery where an internal fixationof the femur will be performed. Following this, the patient will be referred to as OT and PT to receive follow up therapy. A referral has also been made regarding skin graftsdue to her facial injuries.
Case 3:
Mrs. O’Rourke was admitted to the ER having suffered a severe myocardialinfarction (MI). She has a Hxof anginadue to ischemiaand also suffers from hypertension. The patient’s BP and TPR were taken and a complete H&P was carried out. Mrs. O’Rourke was treated with antiarrhythmic drugs, diuretics, and anticoagulants. It is hoped that she will be discharged into the care of her eldest daughter in approx. 3/52. However, she may need some respite care following this. A referral to the social work department has been made regarding discharge planning.
