Med Reflection

During this week at my agency, I indulged in the following activities which includes; attending the team meeting, observed, sat in for intakes, med-checks as well as carried out a family therapy session. The first client scheduled for this week did not show up for session, but her mother called the agency stating that she forgot their appointment and rescheduled. On the other hand, my young client who is diagnosed with ADHD showed up for intake with her mother. Even though the agency already discussed privacy and confidentiality to the client’s mother, I re-assured her about this during the intake session. I also added that as part of confidentiality, when we come across each other at the store I will not say hi but will respond if she does; based on the knowledge gained from the my seminar class as well as ideas shared by my field liaison. The re-assurance made the client’s mother even more comfortable and happy to work with me. After the family session, I typed up a progress note in Patagonia the electronics medical system for billing as well as documentation purposes. …show more content…
On the other hand, client’s mother also wants be to work with client on following her afternoon routine at home like; homework, eating and taking a nap. During the intake session, I was supervised to ensure I am documenting the necessary information’s accurately. Before the client was assigned to me, my supervisor obtained permission from the client’s mother with an explanation that I am an intern and would be leaving in May. In other words, her daughter would be transferred to another worker. The client and her mother were totally fine with the idea; this made me really happy and motivated in working diligently with