Interpersonal Communication In Health And Social Care

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D-The patient arrived late to her appointment and had thought her appointment was tomorrow. Reported stable on her dose; however, this writer addressed with the patient about her not feeling stable during the last conversation. Patient responded, " I know, Charlene." This writer informed the patient that her dose change request was denied due to her illicit use. The patient appeared to be understanding about the denial and made a comment that she is working on discontinuing her use because she does not want to keep on using, which led to a conversation about alternatives to avoid having a relapse.

The conversation shifted as the patient detailed about working at a strip club and living in Motel 6. Patient no longer resides with her step-father

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