David Case Study

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David Case Study

• By
• Rebecca Rose
• Natalie Holdsworth
• Amy MacLead
• Jayne Blake
• Bridget Harney
• Bethan Long
• Joanna Hile

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Problems - Physical

• Breathing Problems
• Skin conditions
• Muscular Skeletal problems
• Wounds
• Digestive nourishment
• Diabetes
• Alcoholic hep
• Alcoholic ketoacidosis fallen bp

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Psychological

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Schizophrenia
• Drug/alcohol dependency
• Alcoholic hallucinations

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Social

• Isolation from family and friends
• Domestic violence
• History of being in care (possible)

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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

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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

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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