Evelyn Brampton's Case Study: Mentally Retard
Evelyn Brampton is a Caucasian female, divorced mother of two boys; Timmy (14) and younger son, Ricky. Evelyn is employed as a second grade elementary school teacher. Evelyn’s son Timmy is placed at a long-term care facility where he has remained since he was 6 months of age. Timmy was born with a severe case of Hydrocephalus. Timmy is non-verbal and does not respond to visual or auditory stimuli (Walsh, 2013, p. 29). Timmy requires around the clock care as due to his head circumference, it takes three aides to turn his body every two to three hours to prevent the formation of pressure sores as Timmy also is not ambulatory. Timmy was recently admitted into the hospital due to several seizures and he has also experienced other medical issues
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Ricky, Timmy’s younger brother, is described by Evelyn as “difficult” citing he is rebellious and she is unable to control his behavior (Walsh, 2013, p. 34). Evelyn adds Ricky has ceased from accompanying her to visit Timmy at Pinecrest. Kathy Scott and Dana Bruer were both employed by Hospice of Springville; Kathy is a social worker with a Master Degree in Theology and Social Work and Dana is the pediatric team nurse with many years of experience with hospice. Kathy met with Evelyn in private to gain background to determine the reasons that Evelyn wanted Timmy moved to Hospice of Springville. During the initial with Evelyn, Hospice of Springville, and Pinecrest Intermediate Care Facility, the meeting was headed by Sister Anne, the nurse responsible nurse for overseeing Timmy’s care. Evelyn Brampton become increasingly upset as the meeting progresses after she expressed to Sister Anne, “I don’t want Timmy’s infections treated with antibiotics. Given his condition, treating him with antibiotics is an extraordinary measure, that’s only prolonging his life” (Walsh, 2013, p. 38). After Sister Anne failed to answer Evelyn’s questions directly, the meeting ended Kathy was still unsure of as to whether or not to accept Timmy as a patient of Hospice of
Ricky, Timmy’s younger brother, is described by Evelyn as “difficult” citing he is rebellious and she is unable to control his behavior (Walsh, 2013, p. 34). Evelyn adds Ricky has ceased from accompanying her to visit Timmy at Pinecrest. Kathy Scott and Dana Bruer were both employed by Hospice of Springville; Kathy is a social worker with a Master Degree in Theology and Social Work and Dana is the pediatric team nurse with many years of experience with hospice. Kathy met with Evelyn in private to gain background to determine the reasons that Evelyn wanted Timmy moved to Hospice of Springville. During the initial with Evelyn, Hospice of Springville, and Pinecrest Intermediate Care Facility, the meeting was headed by Sister Anne, the nurse responsible nurse for overseeing Timmy’s care. Evelyn Brampton become increasingly upset as the meeting progresses after she expressed to Sister Anne, “I don’t want Timmy’s infections treated with antibiotics. Given his condition, treating him with antibiotics is an extraordinary measure, that’s only prolonging his life” (Walsh, 2013, p. 38). After Sister Anne failed to answer Evelyn’s questions directly, the meeting ended Kathy was still unsure of as to whether or not to accept Timmy as a patient of Hospice of