Tom's Story Tom’s story Tom is a 55 yo Aboriginal man with advanced lung cancer and multiple metastases. He collapses at home, his family call the ambulance and he is admitted to the ward, extremely...

Tom's Story Tom’s story Tom is a 55 yo Aboriginal man with advanced lung cancer and multiple metastases. He collapses at home, his family call the ambulance and he is admitted to the ward, extremely breathless. His disease is now end stage. Tom’s wife Cec and their son Jimmy are with him in the ward. Questions for Activity 1 What are the key needs and concerns likely to be for Tom and his family as they face Tom’s imminent death in the hospital? Please provide evidence for your answer. Jimmy states “Dad knows he’s not going to make it back to country to die”. Based on this scene, what are some of the reasons that Tom may want to return to the country to die? Based on your learning from this activity, what specific strategies do you plan to incorporate as a graduate health care professional? MARKING RUBRIC IS ON SHEETS BELOW : Criterion 1 Key needs and concerns Key needs and concerns of the case study are described in a manner that demonstrates in-depth understanding of case-study needs, and allows other clinicians to identify the main issues. Criterion 2 Cultural considerations Culturally proficient considerations to give best outcome for this client Criterion 3 Specific strategies Demonstrated ability to appropriately apply key needs and concerns to their future practice, using a wide variety of examples of health care literature Criterion 4 Academic writing demonstrates full compliance with APA 6th ed writing, referencing and formatting All key needs and concerns are described superficially, and another team member will need to find extra information regarding the care Cultural competent considerations given for the client Described strategies for future practice with 3 or less references to appropriate health care literature Minimal errors in APA (less than 4), but does not affect clarity of discussion Not all key needs and concerns are considered: other team members will not appropriately care for this issue Cultural safety only considered List strategies for future practice with 3 or less references to appropriate health care literature Consistorian errors( >4) across APA formatting, disruptive to discussion Key concerns considered, but needs not considered Minimal consideration given to cultural needs Incomplete description of future strategies Errors in formatting not in accordance with APA Key concerns and or needs not appropriately addressed. No consideration given to culturally proficient care Future strategies not considered, or inappropriate APA not used.