The following assignment aims to critically reflect and evaluate the learning outcomes as identified in the title. I will be utilising Gibbs’ (1988) reflective model.
As part of my DVD role play exam, I carried out an initial assessment with a patient presenting with common symptoms of mental health problems. The assessment consisted of eliciting key information from the patient, such as the presenting problem, how long this was occurring for, what factors were maintaining the problem and how the problem influenced the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the patient. A risk assessment was conducted along with psychometric tools measuring symptoms of common mental health problems. Finally, the assessment was summarised and a problem statement …show more content…
This is important as patients struggle to understand their difficulties (Papworth et al., 2013) and a problem statement provides a brief summary of the information gathered during the assessment (Richards and Whyte 2008). Therefore, collaboratively formulating the problem statement promotes engagement and further develops the therapeutic alliance which is evident in my …show more content…
Papworth et al. (2013) identify the risk assessment to be important as this ensures the patient is placed appropriately within a stepped care model. Not reacting suitably could mean leaving a patient at risk or the patient receiving care that is not suitable for their needs. Having established a therapeutic relationship from the onset is important for patient engagement when covering risk. If a therapeutic relationship has been established, the patient is more likely to open up and therefore allowing a more accurate assessment. Patient engagement is evident in my assessment as the patient opens up when asked the relevant questions regarding risk. Gaining this information is vital as Papworth et al., (2013) state where there is a plan, there is an increase in risk. Reflecting back on my assessment, I felt as if I conducted a good assessment of risk, however lacked on ensuring the initial risk question was clear and also not following up on lead answers provided by the patient. This may have impacted me gaining a complete and accurate risk assessment and hindering the suitability of providing the appropriate care for the patient’s needs. An identified reason for this can be that assessments are time-limited and therefore not allowing enough time for a comprehensive assessment of risk (Bennett-Levy et al.,
As part of my DVD role play exam, I carried out an initial assessment with a patient presenting with common symptoms of mental health problems. The assessment consisted of eliciting key information from the patient, such as the presenting problem, how long this was occurring for, what factors were maintaining the problem and how the problem influenced the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the patient. A risk assessment was conducted along with psychometric tools measuring symptoms of common mental health problems. Finally, the assessment was summarised and a problem statement …show more content…
This is important as patients struggle to understand their difficulties (Papworth et al., 2013) and a problem statement provides a brief summary of the information gathered during the assessment (Richards and Whyte 2008). Therefore, collaboratively formulating the problem statement promotes engagement and further develops the therapeutic alliance which is evident in my …show more content…
Papworth et al. (2013) identify the risk assessment to be important as this ensures the patient is placed appropriately within a stepped care model. Not reacting suitably could mean leaving a patient at risk or the patient receiving care that is not suitable for their needs. Having established a therapeutic relationship from the onset is important for patient engagement when covering risk. If a therapeutic relationship has been established, the patient is more likely to open up and therefore allowing a more accurate assessment. Patient engagement is evident in my assessment as the patient opens up when asked the relevant questions regarding risk. Gaining this information is vital as Papworth et al., (2013) state where there is a plan, there is an increase in risk. Reflecting back on my assessment, I felt as if I conducted a good assessment of risk, however lacked on ensuring the initial risk question was clear and also not following up on lead answers provided by the patient. This may have impacted me gaining a complete and accurate risk assessment and hindering the suitability of providing the appropriate care for the patient’s needs. An identified reason for this can be that assessments are time-limited and therefore not allowing enough time for a comprehensive assessment of risk (Bennett-Levy et al.,