I had the pleasure of taking care of the cutest little ole lady for 2 days in clinical. She was my only patient so I spent a lot of time in her room talking with her. This lady was in the hospital for pneumonia, plus she got a kidney transplant from a relative. She had to get a biospy yesterday after I left.
Today, I was on my way out while the doctor was coming in. The patient wanted me to stay with her while the doctor delivered the news of her biospy, her transplanted kidney had a lot of scar tissue and it's a big possibility she will have to go back on diayalsis. She was devasted. She pleaded with the doctor to come up with another solution. This little ole lady was just so positive for the 2 days I cared for her, I started to tear up myself, but kept my composure and kept it professional.
I told the patient I was so sorry to hear that and gave her a hug. She wanted me to come back and see her and meet some of her family members. She even invited me to a family picnic.
I told her I couldnt come back to see her, as my clinical time was up (although I do attend school at the hospital I do clinicals). I told her I couldnt attend her picnic either, it was against policy.
This lady really touched me. I find myself thinking about her and how she's coping. I was wondering would it be a HIPAA violation if I sent her a get well card? I just want her to know I'm still rooting for her and she's not easily forgotten.
is this a violation nurse practitioner called due to lab works bec the family is asking her, knowing the nurse practitioner , and after that she asked for the face sheet to fax to her . thanks
aleena23
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is this a violation nurse practitioner called due to lab works bec the family is asking her, knowing the nurse practitioner , and after that she asked for the face sheet to fax to her . thanks