Uncontrolled Seizure Disorders Case Study

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On 2/25/2016, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client was was alert, satisfactorily groomed, and casually dressed. She was cooperative and appropriate in the meeting. She didn’t made eye contact. Client reported she is happy because she met a new acquaintance and they went out for breakfast this morning. Client affect was flat. Client denied suicidal or homicidal ideation.
SOCIAL SUPPORT UPDATE: Client today, reported uncontrolled seizure disorder on Monday, February 22, 2016. She continues to report it was a mild seizure and there wasn’t any need to call EMS. Client reported she used to go to Bread & Life for community support but she doesn’t go anymore because it always crowded.

EDUCATION: Client continues
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LEGAL UPDATE: Client continues to report no legal issue

SUBSTANCE ABUSE UPDATE: Client reports she has been sober for months.

MEDICAL UPDATE: Client suffers from numerous uncontrolled seizures during the month. This week's client reported mild seizure disorder and it wasn’t necessary to call EMS. Client reported she is in compliance with her medication and doctors' appointments. Next doctor appointment with the neurology at HHC is scheduled for 3/2016. Client need to refill her Thyroid medication Topiramate tablets 100mg. Clients reported she is still waiting for EEG test result which it’s pending.

MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE: Client reported she is currently attending New York Psychotherapy Mental & Counseling Center located at 102 Piling St, Brooklyn, New York to address her anxiety.

HOUSING UPDATE: Client 2010E application was submitted and circulation. She also has a Linc IV voucher. Client reported she fills up application for Sandcastle Housing and she is waiting for a housing interview.

REVIEW ILP AND CLIENT RIGHTS AND CLIENT CODE OF CONDUCT: CM reiterates the shelter rule and regulation and for the client to maintain her dorm area clean and clutter free and for the client to adhere to the shelter 10pm

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