Assessment Type: Report
Word Count / 2,500 words
Question / Task:
Write a 2,500 word report outlining a treatment plan for a mentally disordered patient who has just arrived within a medium secure hospital.
Case
A young male aged 16 with a history of theft, and a diagnosis of drug induced psychoses. The case file indicates emerging conduct disorder, with no official diagnosis. School and police records show a history of aggressive behaviour. The offense resulting in sectioning was possession of illegal substances.
The report must be written with a mixed audience in mind. This can include GPs, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Nurses and Support Workers. Due to the mixed audience of those reading the reports, try to structure your ideas in a clear, practical, concise, and easy to understand format (for example, it may be appropriate to use additional sub-headings to help illustrate your ideas).
The report must contain the following sections:
• Case overview (100-300 words) – This section must be a compressive overview of the patient’s history, triggers for maladaptive behaviours, and their current difficulties.
• Risk assessment and diagnoses – This must include the current and past risk of the patient. Any future assessments that you recommend should be justified here.
• Treatment and interventions – This section must include an overview of past treatment, intervention, and engagement. Recommendations for future plans should be included.
• Long term plan (100-300 words) – This must include a pathway to either a community placement, lower level of secure service, or prison. Remember to include recommendations for intervention and treatment.
Essays must be fully referenced using the APA 7th edition
