Critical Evaluation of Mental Health Case
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Paper Topic : Critical Evaluation of Mental Health Case
Task Summary
In this 1800 word Report, respond to the challenges and issues in the case scenario. You are asked to
research and find studies/research/journal articles/government and international health agency
reports relating to the case study. These peer-reviewed articles will help you support your line of
reasoning.
In this report, you will describe key points in relation to legal and ethical factors and the mental
health act. You will also discuss your role as a mental health nurse in this case scenario and consider
how you would respond to the client in a practical situation.
Finally, you will critically evaluate the importance of the “therapeutic relationship” in a male client
with chronic schizophrenia, who is currently admitted involuntarily under a community treatment
order in an acute mental health ward.
Instructions
1) Read the case study provided via Assessment 3 area of the subject.
2) Address the following questions in your Report.
Discuss how and why the mental health act applies to the case scenario.
Summarise and Identify specific examples of legal and ethical issues in relation to the
patient’s rights.
Compare the concepts of mental health, mental illness and mental disorder. Determine
which category the patient in the case scenario fits. Accurately identify the main
symptoms of schizophrenia as outlined in the case.
As the registered nurse looking after the patient, explain how do you advocate for his
rights as a mental health consumer?
Identify and illustrate the main symptoms of schizophrenia as outlined in the case (this
can be done in table form)
Determine a medication that may be clinically indicated for the patient in the case
scenario. Provide a rationale for why it is indicated.
Evaluate and explain three (3) techniques you would use to develop trust, rapport and
begin a therapeutic relationship with the patient when first admitted to the hospital.
Express how you would explain the need to give the patient a depot anti-psychotic
medication.
Given the patient’s mental state at this time, identify one (1) technique you would use to
ensure your personal safety (during the explanation about the depot medication
outlined above).
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