| Title: | Cognitive Dissonance and its near fatal consequences. |
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| Author(s): | M McCall P Gallogly J Wielboldt |
| Institution: | Daisy Hill Hospital |
| Poster: | Click to view poster |
| Abstract: | Cognitive Dissonance and its near fatal consequences M McCall, J Wieboldt, Department of thoracic medicine, South West Acute hospital, Enniskillen, Western Health and Social Care Trust. The case of a 63-year-old lady (KMcB) who presented to hospital and was admitted to ITU requiring intubation and ventilation. She remained here for a number of weeks and was eventually discharged from hospital on LTOT with a diagnosis of interstitial lung disease and an acute exacerbation of the same. She was readmitted a number of weeks later with progressive respiratory failure and eventually progressed to the point of receiving end of life care with a do-not-resuscitate order before a HIV test was performed which came back positive. This led to a complete reversal of treatment decisions and a diagnosis of PJP and CMV pneumonitis. The patient was finally discharged without any long-term oxygen. This case highlights the importance of recognising the biases in our decisions. Particularly around HIV and sexual health. |
