Reference no: EM133344482
Topic: Client to assess: Iris Murdoch and John Bailey
Questions:
- What is the chief complaint? (In the client's own words, and report of others) Please be sure to include the potential complaint during the various stages of the illness (early, late, and after Iris' death).
Based on the above information and a close viewing of the movie, what questions would you raise during history taking? What are some possible answers? You might base your questions on:
Past psychiatric history, treatment, and treatment outcomes.
Family dynamics and history.
Psychosocial history.
When did Iris begin to have problems? How long has she had them?
What was the relationship between Iris and John like before the illness? How has it changed? What is their home environment like?
What kind of support do Iris and John have?
- What observations do you have about John's behavior and situation that may pose risk factors for compromised grieving (or other problems) following Iris's death?
In your opinion, is the diagnosis given above accurate?
What requirements does the client meet that support this diagnosis, based on DSM-5 criteria?
What treatment plan would you outline?