Assignment
Patient is 65years old African American female, alert and oriented x2 with confusion. Resident has a diagnoses of paranoid Schizophrenia and dementia. Patient is on Risperdal 4mg 1 tab PO at bedtime and Haldol 10mg Q6hour PRN for agitation. Patient was seen by psychiatrist on 01/25/2020 and no medication reduction was recommended. Patient remains stable at this time. Patient will be seen again in three months.
a. Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy*
b. Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders*
* The Assignment related to this Learning Objective is introduced this week
Select a client whom you observed or counseled this week. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
A. Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
B. Using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
C. Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
D. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.