The Episode Of Violence Toward Me From A Patient - 858 Words

In this essay, I will provide the description and analysis of the episode of violence toward me from a patient, my thoughts and feelings regarding this matter, my actions, and conclusion. During my summer placement in Neurosurgery unit, I was assigned to care of 24-years-old patient, Mr. R.T, who suffered from Dravet Syndrome (Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy) and intellectual delay. Mr. R.T. was admitted to the unit due to increased dysphagia for the past two weeks and exacerbation of seizures. It was hard for me to find meaningful way of communication with him due to his serious developmental delay; however, the patient was sometimes able to express his preferences by telling â€Å"more, yes†. Health care providers in the unit were aware of, and some already experienced a behavioral aggression from Mr. R.T. When I tried to flush his Saline Lock, the patient suddenly hit me 2 times to my left hand. I never expected this and I was emotionally assaulted. 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