Module 3.1: Diagnostic systems used in clinical assessment

Question 1

the 5 components of a mental health assessment are?

Answer 1

1) Mental State Examination
2) Background (recent & relevant past life events -personal & family)
3) Strengths/resources (social support, access to, protective factors)
4) Challenges / threats (risk to self/others, social isolation, few resources)
5) Physical assessment

Question 2

Define person-centred care

Answer 2

is about ensuring the patient/client is at the heart of everything the health professional does with and for them. This means that you need to take into account the individuals wishes and needs; their life circumstances, beliefs/culture and health choices.