Diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder

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A 30-year-old patient who has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and the patient's family are meeting with a social worker to discuss discharge planning from an inpatient psychiatric facility. The patient's parents want to move the patient into their home until they can get back on their own. The patient has a history of assaultive behavior and substance use disorder. What factor should the social worker evaluate first? (Overview)

Potential danger to the family Instructions for the medication and what to do if the patient is not compliant. Referrals to outpatient treatment.

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