GOS and GOS-E Case 9

Before her injury, this patient was a retired 67-year-old school teacher. She lived alone with three cats and volunteered four days a week in a local library.

She had a number of children and grandchildren who came by regularly.

She was also an avid bridge player and played every Tuesday and Sunday.

Although she had an old car, she preferred to walk or take the bus.

She suffered from Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension, but these conditions were well controlled with medication.

Pre-injury Status

After her injury, this patient is living alone at her home. She takes care of her two cats (one died since the injury) and has resumed her volunteer work at the library for two days a week.

She says that her children and grandchildren visit her a lot, it looks like more than before the accident, and must admit it tires her more easily than before.

She has stopped playing bridge as she feels her head is not in it at this time.

Present Condition

Apart from an occasional headache there are some spells of dizziness that occur once a week or less.

She has not driven her car since the accident but can take care of herself and goes out alone to shop either on foot or with the bus.

Present Condition

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