Case Study

Mrs. Holliday visited me yesterday. It was wonderful to see her!! I also gave my case study presentation. The discussion that followed was a fabulous learning experience. I have been following the patient for over a month. I saw some of my errors while looking back over the patient’s treatment in preparation for my presentation, but there were still quite a few things I over-looked, even after spending all that time looking through his medical record. The questions from the audience and the conversation I had with Mrs. Holliday on another case made me realize how important it is to step back and look at the big picture. Though with so many notes in the medical file and so many details that are important to consider that is easier said than done.

On another note, I went in to talk to a patient this afternoon, and when I first looked at him the whites of his eyes looked a little yellow, and then I realized his skin was a little yellow. He has liver cirrhosis and so I believe I was seeing evidence of jaundice!