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The Collective Trust Game: An Online Group Adaptation of the Trust Game Based on the HoneyComb Paradigm
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1Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden. s.r.van.beek@umail.leidenuniv.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|November 13, 2008
Summary
Medical interventions can have unforeseen ripple effects. A mastectomy wound infection led to a cascade of events, ultimately resulting in the patient's husband requiring psychogeriatric care.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Surgical Oncology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- A 72-year-old woman in a rehabilitation unit experienced a complex medical journey.
- The patient underwent a mastectomy, a common surgical procedure for breast cancer treatment.
Observation:
- A medical student encountered the patient during clinical rotations and a weekend job.
- The patient shared a narrative detailing a series of events stemming from her medical condition and treatment.
Findings:
- The initial complication was a wound infection following the mastectomy.
- This infection triggered a chain of adverse events impacting the patient and her family.
Implications:
- Medical interventions can lead to significant direct and indirect consequences.
- This case highlights the importance of considering the broader impact of medical treatments on patients and their support systems.
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