What special discharge planning considerations are present for Y.W.?
What will be an ideal response?
Y.W. is a foreign student whose mother is present but speaks no English. Not only are there language
barriers, but also there might be social, religious, and cultural factors affecting the health care
decisions that he and his mother make. Regardless, he is going to require long-term rehabilitation,
and it will have to be decided whether he will stay in the United States or return to Thailand. If he
is going to stay in the United States, as an immigrant he may face financial constraints. Visa status
for him and his mother would need to be investigated. If he decides to return to his native country,
he will have to be stable enough for an international flight, and arrangements will have to be made
for his care in Thailand. The Department of Homeland Security or the Office of U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services can be helpful in communicating with Y.W. and his mother, investigating
resources, and making any necessary arrangements.
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