Diagnosis of "Andrea C.: Experiencing Violence in the Workplace"
"Red" is the name you might use to describe a wide variety of colors-from crimson to magenta to pink. It is a convenient label, but it might not be specific enough in all cases. Similarly, a principle diagnosis is a label for a complex set of complaints a client presents. It is a classification that also aids in administrative functions such as completing insurance claims and determining treatment options. However, below the surface, individuals with the same diagnosis usually are quite different.
To prepare:
Review this week's Learning Resources.
Review the case of "Andrea C.: Experiencing Violence in the Workplace" which is located in Chapter 4 of your course text, Abnormal Psychology, 16/e
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 4 a summary of the case of "Andrea C.: Experiencing Violence in the Workplace" described in Chapter 4 of your text. Construct a diagnosis and include the appropriate ICD codes that cross reference with the diagnoses you provided. Be sure to fully justify the diagnosis with specific supporting information from the DSM, and include necessary specifiers. Identify which disorders you would want to rule out. Explain any additional information that might be significant to the assessment, treatment, and welfare of this client.