Here are the instructions: The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate INDEPENDENT application of theoretical and scientific knowledge in the clinical setting with direct work with clients.
You will be provided a detailed case study and will be asked to use the Rahill Diagnostic Work sheet, found below to provide a psychiatric diagnosis (or diagnoses) for the patient. Then, you are asked to identify the appropriate pharmacological (medication) and non-pharmacological treatment (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, etc.). you are further asked to provide information relating to suggested pharmacotherapy, such as brand and generic names of the medication(s), the classification, the mechanism of action, the dosage (or the average range if the exact dose is variable), as well as the typical side effects of the medication.
you must also provide an appropriate rationale and the most recently available scientific evidence for their selected pharmacological treatment, to include publications (within the last 5 years) reviewing the drug for the particular psychiatric condition.
you should also discuss the role of social workers around dealing with pharmacological issues in this patient population.
A discussion of the selected non-pharmacological intervention (in addition to medication) should also include evidence from the research literature, including evidence of effectiveness in combination with pharmacotherapy, if possible.
The paper should be no less than eight and no more than 12 typed, double-spaced pages (Times new Romans font size 12 (excluding cover page and reference page).
Here is the rubric: 1.) Provide a psychiatric diagnosis(-es) for the patient and provide rationale by citing professional literature and/or DSM-5 criteria
2. Discuss and rationalize selected pharmacological treatment
This should include:
a. A defense of the use of this particular medication(s) for this patient, citing appropriate research literature on the efficacy of this medication in this diagnostic population.
b. An explanation of why this medication was chosen versus other pharmacological options, citing appropriate research literature, where applicable.
3. Provide information regarding the medication(s) you are recommending for the patient
This should include:
a. Brand and generic names.
b. Classification of the medication.
c. Mechanism of action of the medication.
d. Dosage (or the average range if the exact dose is variable).
e. Common side effects of the medication.
f. Any other issues pertaining to pharmacological intervention, including potential issues surrounding adherence in this patient population/this specific case.
4. Discuss and rationalize selected non-pharmacological treatment, e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, etc.
Examples of treatment options: cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, etc.
a. A defense of the use of this particular treatment for this patient, citing appropriate research literature on the efficacy of this treatment in this diagnostic population.
b. An explanation of why this treatment was chosen versus other non-pharmacological options, citing appropriate research literature, where applicable.
5. Discuss how you may use specific skills learned in your field placement, in Psychopathology and in this course to assist in diagnostic and clinical formulation and in selecting appropriate treatment for this patient. Also discuss what social work roles might be assumed in the care of this patient, citing the course texts or other reputable sources
6. Meet appropriate length and formatting requirements
a. The paper should be no less than eight (8) and no more than twelve (12) typed, double-spaced pages (excluding cover page and reference page), using standard 1″ margins.
b. The paper conforms to APA formatting style.
c. References are appropriately listed in-text and in the reference section of the paper.
