How to ensure people with multiple diagnoses make the right decisions.

This case study describes a method of separating and clarifying the impact that a client's concomitant learning disability, personality disorder, bipolar affective disorder and post-traumatic stress each had on her capacity to make decisions and take responsibility. This information was then used to...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 27 - 31
Autores principales: Shankar, Rohit, Laugharne, Richard, De Ferrars, Fiona
Formato: case study tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Mar2012
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Sumario:This case study describes a method of separating and clarifying the impact that a client's concomitant learning disability, personality disorder, bipolar affective disorder and post-traumatic stress each had on her capacity to make decisions and take responsibility. This information was then used to plan an effective management strategy. INSET: Case study.