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Vocational studies
Case Study: The Case of the Slippery Step (Hip fracture, Anatomy, Nursing)
A case study is a detailed report of the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient. They are an excellent way for students to research, learn, and practice critical thinking skills.
Meet Evelyn Williamson, an 83 year old female with osteoporosis who suffers a fall and ends up with a fractured hip. Students will research osteoporosis, open reduction internal fixation surgery, total hip arthroplasty and other aspects of Evelyn’s diagnosis and treatment.
**Evelyn and her case are fiction!
Ideal for a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Anatomy and Physiology, or related course and can be used as a classwork assignment. Students can work independently on the case, and then discuss in small group or as a whole class.
Detailed answer key included (I also included some helpful websites that you may wish to share with your class).