Transcript David Case Study - Plymouth University

David Case Study
By
Rebecca Rose
Natalie Holdsworth
Amy MacLead
Jayne Blake
Bridget Harney
Bethan Long
Joanna Hile
Problems - Physical
Breathing Problems
Skin conditions
Muscular Skeletal problems
Wounds
Digestive – nourishment
Diabetes
Alcoholic hep
Alcoholic ketoacidosis – fallen bp
Psychological
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Drug/alcohol dependency
Alcoholic hallucinations
Social
Isolation from family and friends
Domestic violence
History of being in care (possible)
Short – term goals for David
Medical treatment for head injury and feet
Assessment for mental health needs
Build a rapport
Stabilise abusive and threatening
behaviour
Long term goals
Accommodation – temporary and then
permanent
Jobs skill training – volunteer work
Social services and community support
Community re-entry building on social
skills
Exploration of skills and interests
Health and Nutritional education
Obstacles
Reluctance to co-operate and involve in
treatment
Multi-diagnosis
Lack of insight to condition
Lack of ability to look at long-term goals
Previous experience of health service may
not have been positive