Exploring the Assessment and Communication throughout an Ectopic Pregnancy

Abstract

The application of the Chapelhow framework for a female patient experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, focusing on the assessment and communication elements of patient care. Further exploring the patients journey from the emergency room to the ward, discussing the investigations and pathways utilised throughout and providing the rationale behind the decisions made. Highlighting the good and poor aspects of holistic care provided and the impact on the patient and her partner. Finally evaluating the standard of assessment and communication as high, however recommendations to focus further on patient centred care, to minimise anxiety and distress for the patient during a difficult time and improvements made to teamwork amongst the multidisciplinary team.