Case Study
Mr Khan leaves hospital following a below-knee amputation of his right leg. He insists that he can care for himself at home.
Your services form part of a care package that has been put in place for Mr. Khan, and you are to visit him twice a day, in the morning and evening.
One day you go to visit Mr Khan and he asks you to leave him in bed as he doesn’t want any more help. He hasn’t eaten and looks unkempt. He lives alone and has no friends or family nearby.
- What might you do in this situation?
How will you ensure person-centred values are applied?
Does Mr Khan have the right to refuse help?
It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the responses you have to the above scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague or friend and ask them to tell you whether they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your assessor.
