The psychologic and mental health assessment is as important as the physical examination. It has to be done along with the interview and physical examination. You will be learning in detail about it in BNS-108.
The following are the specific observations to be made and recorded:
General Appearance and Posture
Note the client’s physical cleanliness, appropriateness of the dress, manner of his standing, sitting and walking.
Motor Activity
Observe for unnecessary movements, signs of agitation and hyperactivity.
Facial Expression
Watch for changes in facial expression appropriate to the conversation.
Speech Pattern
Listen for clarity, loudness, speed, voice modulation and organisation.
General Mood and Manner
Observe for sudden mood changes, easy to talk or withdrawn.
Memory
Test for memory of past and recent events.
Orientation
Awareness of date, day, time, place and person (own name, names of the relatives and friends).
Thought Content
The thoughts which are disturbing his daily activities and life.
Thought Process
Are the thoughts organised in normal sequence?
While doing the psychologic and mental health assessment it is essential that we show respect and acceptance to the client. Also we have to be tactful in asking questions, so that the client feels free to tell us his problems.
The following are the specific observations to be made and recorded:
General Appearance and Posture
Note the client’s physical cleanliness, appropriateness of the dress, manner of his standing, sitting and walking.
Motor Activity
Observe for unnecessary movements, signs of agitation and hyperactivity.
Facial Expression
Watch for changes in facial expression appropriate to the conversation.
Speech Pattern
Listen for clarity, loudness, speed, voice modulation and organisation.
General Mood and Manner
Observe for sudden mood changes, easy to talk or withdrawn.
Memory
Test for memory of past and recent events.
Orientation
Awareness of date, day, time, place and person (own name, names of the relatives and friends).
Thought Content
The thoughts which are disturbing his daily activities and life.
Thought Process
Are the thoughts organised in normal sequence?
While doing the psychologic and mental health assessment it is essential that we show respect and acceptance to the client. Also we have to be tactful in asking questions, so that the client feels free to tell us his problems.
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