Use this template to develop—and reflect on—a holistic, person-centered plan of care for Gordon Brune, your avatar patient at Neighborhood Clinic, the fictional community health center. Base your responses on information in the interactive media resource, other Learning Resources, and any resources you identify. Your document should be
3–4 pages plus a reference page.
- Write a brief profile of patient Gordon Brune based on what you know about him from the avatar scenario.
- Describe the dimensions of wellness that are influencing Mr. Brune’s situation and condition. For those that you do not identify as factors, explain why.
- Emotional
- Physical
- Intellectual
- Occupational
- Spiritual
- Social
- Summarize Mr. Brune’s issues and needs from a holistic perspective.
- Explain a plan of care that will address the dimensions of wellness that are having the greatest impact on Mr. Brune’s ability to manage his diabetes. As part of your care plan, identify at least two community resources or other health professionals you would refer Mr. Brune to and explain your reasoning.
- Explain how your care plan adheres to concepts of person-centered care and a holistic approach to patient care.
- Explain how your care plan adheres to ethical principles for a professional nurse.
- Reflect on the challenges of taking a holistic approach to patient care. Explain your thinking.
- Reflect on the benefits of person-centered holistic care. Explain your thinking.
- If Asha Gill, the avatar clinic director, were your clinical supervisor, what kind of support would you want as a professional nurse for taking a person-centered holistic approach to patient care? Explain your reasoning.