Common Terms Flashcards
Comorbid
Existing with or at the same time
Two or more different illnesses at the same time
Postmorbid
Subsequent to (after) the onset of an illness
Premorbid
Prior to the onset of illness
Differential Diagnosis
A systematic diagnostic method used to identify the presence of an entity where multiple alternatives are possible
[social workers should always rule out medical etiology before making psychiatric diagnoses]
Reliability
Consistency, dependability, stability, predictably
Can findings be repeated?
Validity
Accuracy
Is research measuring what it is seeking to measure?
Trauma-Informed Care
Understanding of and sensitivity to vulnerabilities and triggers of trauma
Services and programs specified to be more supportive and avoid re-traumatization
Recognition of how trauma plays a central role in how clients perceive physical safety, relationships, and behaviors
Crisis
Acute disruption of psychological homeostasis (steady state) in which usual coping mechanisms fail
Evidence of distress and functional impairment
Fragmentation
connections between services are absent/problematic or needed services are missing all together
one of biggest service delivery challenges
can be resolved through service coordination
Transference
Redirection of clients feelings onto a social worker
Countertransference
Redirection of social workers feelings onto client
Can be explored with client
Capitation
Payment arrangement for healthcare service providers
