Q1 – I would choose option 1 is a patient-centered approach, and it is critical for Sarah to feel as though she is being listened to and heard during this difficult time. Allowing Sarah to see her child as often as she wants will also help to reassure her and put her mind at ease.

Q2 – I would choose option 2 because it is critical that Sarah maintains her privacy, so we must obtain consent before entering. I would then take the time to listen to all of Sarah’s concerns and offer her support and reassurance to alleviate her anxieties.

Q3 – I would choose option 2 and explain to her that staying in the hospital is in her best interests so she can heal and care for Theo. I would go over all of the risks of Sarah not finishing all of her treatments and discharging herself prematurely. Assure Sarah that Theo is in capable hands and is being well cared for, and that she can speak with Theo via videocall whenever she wants. I would relay the conversation to the ward manager and discuss the possibility of Sarah being transferred to the same hospital as Theo.