A 50-year-old woman has been experiencing a chronic cough for the past two months. She is a two pack a day smoker and has been for the past 30 years. She visited her primary care physician (PCP) for the cough and was given an order for a chest x-ray at the local hospital. The x-ray report states, “nodule in lower lobe of right lung, worrisome for malignancy.” Her PCP refers her for a biopsy of the nodule at the ambulatory surgery clinic, which substantiates the diagnosis of cancer in the pathology report. Two weeks later, she travels to a nearby metropolitan hospital for a right lower lobectomy, performed by a different provider. Prior to discharge after surgery the woman develops an infection, and the infectious disease specialist is asked to evaluate her and recommend the appropriate treatment. Upon discharge, she receives care in her home from a local home care agency for the next two weeks. Four weeks after surgery, radiation therapy is initiated at the local cancer treatment center. However, her condition continues to deteriorate over the next few months, with metastasis to the brain noted, at which point she decides to receive only palliative care. 1. Determine what seven healthcare organizations are utilized in each stage of the patients care and list what services took place in each setting. (7 points)
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