Pregnant Stroke

The key role of effective and quality service in the healthcare system is to build therapeutic communication among patients. The vital element of therapeutic communication is having an attitude of respect for the patient as healthcare professional’s need to use their knowledge and interpersonal skills while communicating as this is an essential aspect of helping the patient who is experiencing health problems or distress, as well as facilitating the development of a positive nurse-client relationship. Childs,Jenkinson,Williamson. (2008) point out that. “Benner developed a linear theory to explain how nurses develop practical skills and move from being novice practitioners to becoming expert practitioner” (p.153).

I have selected the “Hand over” scenario as it really inspired me as a student nurse; I am highly motivated to develop the vital skills needed in the years to come as there will be allot of opportunities as hand over is a vital part of a healthcare professional. In the scenario, before the paramedic hands over to the nurse he lets Sally know that he will be ensuring the nurse about her situation, the paramedic then informs the nurse about Sally, who is 35 years old and 28 weeks pregnant who lost consciousness while having breakfast with her husband. The paramedic also informs the nurse how Sally is primarily suspected of have a stroke as she has a history of high potential and some history of stoke in the family. After the paramedic’s examination before arriving to the hospital Sally is found to have a high blood pressure, he also informs the nurse that Sally is not on any medication and is not allergic to anything that they know of. As the paramedic is leaving he ensures that Sally understands that he has informed all the information to the nurse and they will all do their best to look after her and her babies situation. While observing the paramedic is seen holding Sally’s hand to assure her she is in safe hands and he is getting down to Sally’s eye...