Learning Disability Week Case 3 Q2

1 – C doesn’t have mental capacity to decide about admission and can’t communicate with us. She wouldn’t be for escalation of care either, given her history. She’s unlikely to manage being in hospital so the best plan is to discharge her with oral antibiotics

2 – Although C doesn’t communicate with words, we need to consider whether she has mental capacity to decide about admission. If she doesn’t, then a Best Interests decision should be made. C is at high risk for serious illness. Her oxygen saturations have settled, but there’s a risk she’ll desaturate again. Admission for observation would be sensible. We might need to consider the best place to admit her to – cubicle for reduced environmental stimulus, or high observation bed due to her medical complexity and additional needs, for example

3 – C’s family can decide about admission, as she has a learning disability and is non-verbal

Learning Disability Week Case 3 Q2

Learning Disability Week Case 3 Q2

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