A03 Failure to Function Adequately

Question 1

Strength- sensible threshold

Answer 1

There’s a sensible threshold for when someone needs help when they start failing to function. Treatment can then be targeted to them.

Question 2

Weakness- ignores alternative lifestyle choices and is subjective

Answer 2

Sometimes alt lifestyle choices are labelled as failure to function but not having a job or doing dangerous sports is a choice. Judging if someone is distressed is subjective so it lacks inter-rater reliability.

Question 3

Weakness- bereavement

Answer 3

There are times when people struggle to function e.g. with bereavement but it’s not abnormal. However some people do need professional help for bereavement.