| Recall that you met Mr. C in the
Patient
Education
section of this Module. He has just been told that a brief
episode in which he couldn't talk clearly was most likely a TIA. The physicians
in the emergency department and the consulting neurologist have both recommended
that additional testing be done immediately in order to determine more precisely
what has caused his problem. However, Mr. C is very reluctant to have any
more tests at this time. He has a vacation planned to the Grand Canyon and
asks you, "Doctor, can't this wait?" Why would you strongly urge him to have those tests right now? List at least one piece of information that supports your position; list two for a bonus. |