limitations in a broad area of functioning which are: understanding, remembering, or applying information; interacting with others; concentrating, persisting, or maintaining pace; or adapting or managing themselves. A marked limitation means functioning in this area independently, appropriately, effectively, and on a sustained basis is seriously limited. An extreme limitation is the inability to function independently, appropriately or effectively, and on a sustained basis. In understanding, remembering, or applying information, the claimant has mild limitations. The claimant alleged that she has difficulty taking medications without reminders. However, the claimant also stated that she could prepare meals, go to doctor's appointments, shop, drive, read, and play games. In addition, the record shows that the claimant was able to provide information about her health, follow instructions from healthcare providers, comply with treatment outside of a doctor's office or hospital, respond to questions from medical providers, and there is any mention of any issues with the claimant's short- or long-term memory. In …show more content…
After careful consideration of the entire record, the undersigned finds that the claimant has the residual functional capacity to perform light work as defined in 20 CFR 404.1567(b) except can occasionally climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl but never climb ladders. The claimant can occasionally reach overhead bilaterally. The claimant can frequently, but not constantly, handle, finger, and feel, bilaterally. She must avoid hazards (unprotected heights and moving mechanical parts). She must avoid concentrated exposure to pulmonary irritants in the work place such as dust and fumes. Can perform simple, routine, and repetitive tasks and make simple, work-related decisions. Can concentrate, persist, and maintain pace with normal breaks. Requires incidental interpersonal contact. Requires simple, direct, and concrete
Also, nurses and single parents with a life changing medical condition need to read this memo because it shows how various stressors impact health outcome and leads to poor health. According to Denollet, J., et al. (2010), suggest stress leads to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, cancer and heart diseases. The stress of not being able to get child care services for her two children has significant contributed to her illness. Many parents are faced with this issue across the United States, but in Katy’s case, she has inflicted with a life changing event a terminal illness that prevents her from working and paying for child care services. Katy received a letter from her employer stating that they will no longer reimburse for child care services because of her not working. Denial of child care has contributed to the exacerbation of Katy’s symptoms and poor health outcome. Therefore, I am requesting a meeting held during this week with Katy and the Department of Social Services (DSS). The discussion will be focused on denial of child care payments and agreement for a Fair Hearing to discuss Katy’s inability to work and her limitations. According to the Legal Aid Society (2016), a fair hearing
The Mental capacity Act 2005 is a very important piece of legislation, because it makes a real difference to the lives of people who may lack mental capacity. The act will empower patients to make their own decision; it will also protect people with lack capacity by providing them with a flexible framework that places individuals at the very heart of the decision-making process.it will make sure that the patients with lack of capacity participate as much as possible in any decisions made on their behalf, and that these are made in their best interests. It also allows people to plan ahead for a time in the future when they might lack the capacity, for any number of reasons, to make decisions for themselves. The Act covers a wide range of decisions and circumstances; the act is supported by the practical guidance, and the Code of Practice which provides information about how the act works in practice. (http://www.direct.gov.uk 2007)
Any act done or decision made on behalf of an individual deemed to lack the capacity (following a capacity assessment), must be done in their best interests, this can cover financial, health and social care decisions.
I will provide confirmable evidence to support, as her Primary Care Physician, you were guilty of negligent malpractice and failed to provide the minimum standard of medical care needs. Your reprehensible behavior resulted in years of suffering and emotional distress significantly affecting our quality of life. Testimony will show how ill-equipped you were to deal with the devastating issues associated with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and a debilitating sciatica condition, in a geriatric environment. The suit will not be a “he said, she said”
When you or your loved one walks into a business or is invited onto private property , you expect to be walking into a safe environment. Business are responsible for taking certain measures to ensure the safety of you and your loved one. If you become injured because of a property owner 's failure to keep their property free from hazards, hidden or known, you may have a legal claim against the property owner. This is a premise liability case. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding premise liability claims.
Gerholdt said that the Plaintiff was also unable to make decisions in regards to patient care quickly in emergent situations. The Defendant admitted that he was worried about his ability to make sound decisions in the event of an emergency.
Linda Medina was admitted to Kindred Hospital with a diagnosis of respiratory failure. She came to Kindred intubated and was on a ventilator because she was unable to breathe on her own. Initially, Mrs. Medina was not an appropriate candidate for physical, occupational, or speech therapy due to her respiratory status.
she is incapable of taking decisions or if went unconsciousness. ‘Durable power of attorney for health care’ or ‘healthcare proxy’ is something where a special
Hinkle, Janice, and Kerry Cheever. “Management of Patients with Chronic Pulmonary Disease." Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th Ed. Philadelphia: Lisa McAllister, 2013. 619-630. Print.
Health care fraud cases continue to be problematic for health care systems and providers across the United States. According to Pozgar (2012), these cases not only pose financial burdens on the accused, but may also lead to unnecessary risks to patients. A violation against the Federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-33, is one example of health care fraud that often enters into a settlement agreement. It is important to mention violations against the Federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-33, often allude to physician kickbacks as well (a violation against the Anti-Kickback Statute).
Proprietary education dates back to the late nineteenth century where institutions focused on professional training in teaching, medicine, and law (Breneman, Pusser, & Turner, S., 2000). The 1972 Higher Education Reauthorization Act included for-profit institutions in federal financial aid programs and changed the vernacular of higher education to postsecondary education (2000). This piece of legislation along with new technologies along with increased demand for higher education and prompted a resurgence of for-profit institutions in the latter half of the twentieth century (2000). From these changes, a new era of postsecondary education was born
Insurance claims adjusters are a play a very important role in the insurance field. If a loss or catastrophe occurs claims adjusters are needed immediately to examine the claim and figure out how much money the insurance company must pay. An insurance claims adjuster is a very flexible job with hours varying every day and few qualifications and requirements. This is a very interesting and diverse job since no one claim is identical to another.
Julia is a 43 year old female initially referred to acute occupational therapy due to a recent onset of symmetrical numbness, tingling, and weakness in her hands and feet. Julia reported having an upper respiratory infection two months prior and reports showing symptoms shortly after. Julia lives with her husband in Washington State and has two adult children who are out of the house and reside in different states. Julia initially only had numbness and tingling in the feet but over the past eight weeks has been progressing to her hand. Julia was fully independent two months ago and now requiring moderate to maximum assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s) and is dependent for instrumental activities of daily living (IADL’s). Julia
The medical model defines disability as “any restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment of an individual) to perform an activi...
In 2011, he fell on the stairs, and he had broken his leg. He was hospitalized with a terrible infection in the leg, and he stayed in the hospital one and half months. He passed his months, and he ended up back in the hospital because an infection in his body. After that, he had brain surgery, and he was one week in intensive care for his recovery. The doctors told his family that he had not hoped to survive. He told me that he felt better when he knew his family cared about him, and his family made the best for his recovery. A man had found today, but he has lost his hearing. According to Berk (2010), older adults tend to use their vision to interpret the words of what others tell them. Also, hearing loss is related to age and will be hereditary (pp. 569-570). It was difficult for me when I completed the interview because the man often changed my words and questions. This person lives with his wife, but he cannot live alone. Meanwhile, the man does not want any help, and he feels self-confident that he can do any activity. McCormick (2014) found that nurses will give a better quality of life, and the older adult will be more independent, and older adults do not feel alone (pp.