The importance of accurate diagnosis of the mentally

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04/25/2009

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Table of Contents The importance of accurate diagnosis of the mentally Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. Compliance with the, Nursing and Midwifery Council, code of conduct
  3. The Gibbs model
  4. Control of the environment
  5. Breaking the ice in the interview
  6. The inportance of the assessment of Kevin's mood
  7. The skills used in psychiatric assessment
  8. References

Abstract

Assessment of a patient in an acute phase of mental illness could arguably be one of the most important tasks that a registered mental health nurse faces in their career. The importance of gaining the correct information at this critical stage leaves little margin for error. Sullivan (1990) clearly evaluates that the consequences of a poor assessment or mis-interpretation of a patients presentation can lead to a patient not receiving the treatment they need at an important time through to the incidence of a fatality due to non admission to psychiatric services. With this knowledge in mind, it becomes crucial that the psychiatric nurse is proficient in conducting an assessment. The skill of identifying and reporting the most in depth account of the presenting facts, for continual involvement of the multi disciplinary team and initialization of the care plan and care pathway programme, remains the benchmark for a true professional.

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