A dual diagnosis constitutes the presence of two mental disorders, or diseases occurring within the same individual. When a diagnosed mental disorder is seen in a patient with an addiction, a dual diagnosis scenario also exists. This is due to the fact that addiction is formally recognized as a form of mental disease and disorder. Examples of mental disease often seen in conjunction with addiction in dual diagnosis scenarios: • Anti-Social Personality Disorder and alcoholism: Mood disorders effect
studies are concerned with the Gps, Nurses, and multi experts. The sixth chapter is review study, Likewise, seventh chapter is conclusion. This thesis focuses on dementia and its sailent issues with the health workers on the aspects of knowledge, diagnosis, management and care obstacles in the hospitals. A questionnairy methods design was applied for 3 studies (Gps, multi experts and nurses) to obtain the objective from the health professionals and one systematic review of aimed at improving the management
cancer, but the doctor delivered a grim piece of news. She had a mutation in the BRCA1 gene, which meant a high likelihood of a cancer diagnosis later in life. Opal had no idea how to process the information, so her doctor sent her to a genetic counselor. Not everyone has the same opinion on going to the doctor, and definitely not everyone reacts to a diagnosis in a similar manner; highlighting why M.D. Pim Suwannarat in “The Value of Genetic Counselors” stresses the importance of genetic counselors
Platelet Rich Plasma Case study for a 21-year old female, third year college student, who has a long history of ankle sprains from being an athlete in the heptathlon. She specifically sprained here ankle doing a long jump and she was diagnosed with anterior talofibular ligament tear. She was treated with physical therapy by her athletic trainer, and acupuncture. Treatment we treated her with two to three sessions of platelet-rich plasma grafting and two to three sessions of prolotherapy for the
the parents have decided to change a baby's genes for health purposes or in some cases changing their appearance. The first ever designer baby was Adam Nash. They used what is called the pre-implantation process which is Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD or PDGS) refers to the genetic profiling of embryos prior to implantation, and sometimes even of oocytes prior to fertilization. Adam Nash’s title has been the “savior sibling”. Nash’s sister suffers from Fanconi's anaemia, and the doctor needed
or an interesting science-fiction picture. Nowadays, fertility institutes can be a very suitable business for parents who want to create their own designer and genetically modified babies. The term designer babies refer to Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis of embryos, which means genetically engineering the embryo before physicians implant it in the mother’s uterus to control the genetic qualities of the babies (singularityhub.com, 2009). Although having designer babies is considered a discovery in
Are There Treatment Options for Co-Occurring Disorders? Dual diagnosis is the most commonly prescribed treatment option for co-occurring disorders. This treatment plan works to treat both your physical addiction and the mental and emotional problems that contribute to it. Basically, it attacks both fronts in an effort to fully eliminate all addiction symptoms. Typically, you will undergo a detoxification procedure before dual diagnosis begins. Detoxification cleans your body of any addictive substance
have dual diagnosis with major depression. It was recently found that 80 percent of people with borderline personality disorder exhibit suicidal behaviors and 4 to 9 percent successfully commit a successful act of suicide. “It is hypothesized that individuals with BPD have heightened emotional response systems, which may be the result of biological vulnerabilities or arise from early childhood experiences such as traumas” (Feigenbaum, 2007, p. 52). Nancy also meets the criteria for diagnosis of major
discuss concepts and skills that I have determined could be used to provide culturally competent service provision to the population. In addition, I will introduce the identification and application of two conceptual frameworks: the first will be the Dual Perspective Framework and the second will be Social Constructivism.
is already experiencing tremors (Lab, 2015). In consideration of evaluating social, and family related symptoms there is a useful questionnaire in assessing behavioral symptoms that can be used. Additionally, in gathering further information for diagnosis there is a list of questions pertaining to behavioral symptoms. These questions can be asked of Milo to help determine the patterns of substance abuse. Milo’s sister may be willing to participate in these questions as well to help gather information