Case Study Mr Fleming

Organizing and providing family centred care may seem as an easy and simple task. However, in practise and in a system as complex as health care we really have to consider the different ways, we as professionals can provide family centred care to our patients. The following assignment will focus on one case study about a father. Mr. Fleming recently had a heart attack and was admitted to hospital. The essay will discuss the patient’s social and health care needs as well as providing an eco-map to illustrate this network and how they are connected. It will also focus on personal centred care and how to treat every one of our patients as unique individuals.

In the 1960s Carl Rogers used the term “person-centred “ for the first time and it was
One of the purposes of working as a team is the combining of ideas and different perspectives. In order to better understand each other’s opinions it is important to understand each other’s roles and responsibilities (Koubel & Bungay, 2009). By understanding each other, patient development is guaranteed. Knowing who to call in an emergency or who to contact for support if a patient needs it is greatly determining. For example, in the present scenario as Mr. Fleming is in hospital the family may suffer from financial difficulties as well as child care issues. Mr. Fleming may have to reduce his working hours as a consequence of the heart attack and this could strain the family on the long term. A social worker could advise him on financial benefits and assist with child care issues (Care Quality Commission,
The way we consider and look at family-centred care has also changed. However, the most important characteristics remain which are empathy, care and compassion. Patients should be treated with dignity, respect and they should be informed and offered services during their care. Family members should also be involved in a loved one’s care and development as it enhances the chances of getting the patient better and safely back into a normal environment. Patient care has evolved over time and the way patient care is carried out in hospitals is by coming together and working collaboratively as a team towards the same goal. Being part of a multi-disciplinary team means everyone should know the other’s responsibilities and roles. This way patient care is enhanced in a dignified and respectful manner. Furthermore, the patient has to be an inclusive partner in his care. Quality will improve when patients are the centre of attention and an active part of patient care. Family members should always be involved with patient’s consent. Furthermore, personalised care plans are a good way of working towards family-centred care. Care plans are tailored around patient’s needs, however to reach the point where patient-centred care comes naturally to all health professionals we need to work in a team, educate and train