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Case Scenario
Who you are: You are a FY2 in ED.
Who the patient is: A 17-year-old fell down and sustained an ankle injury. He was brought to the ED 1 week ago with an ankle injury which he had after falling from his wheelchair. When he came to the ED, he had an ankle bruise, but no bone tenderness was found. He was assessed and discharged home without x-ray. He still has the bruise, and his dad has brought him back to the hospital.
What you should do: Speak to the dad, assess the situation and address his concerns.