Photo of Mr. Morris and Ruth

Assessment is about:

  • The person AND
  • The place.

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What did you notice that told you Ruth had adapted her assessment to the setting and the patient? She assessed physical symptoms, but at the same time, she was considering these symptoms within the context of the patient's home and what activities he would need to do. That's the integration. It's about the person and the place.

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