Assignment
Submit 2 to 3 pages, in which you complete both parts outlined below:
Part 1: Diagnostic Summ and MSE
Provide a diagnostic summ of the client, Carl. Include:
A. Identifying Data/Client demographics
B. Chief complaint/Presenting Problem
C. Present illness
D. Past psychiatric illness
E. Substance use history
F. Past medical history
G. Family history
H. Mental Status Ex (Be professional and concise for all nine areas)
• Appearance
• Behavior or psychomotor activity
• Attitudes toward the interviewer or examiner
• Affect and mood
• Speech and thought
• Perceptual disturbances
• Orientation and consciousness
• Memory and intelligence
• Reliability, judgment, and insight
Part 2: Analysis of MSE
After completing Part I, provide an analysis and demonstrate critical thought (supported by references) in your response to the following:
A. Identify any areas in your MSE that require follow-up data collection.
B. Explain how using the cross-cutting measure would add to the information gathered.
C. Do Carl's answers add to your ability to diagnose him in any specific way? Why or why not?
D. Would you discuss a possible diagnosis with Carl at this point in time? Why?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.