Triage Strategies

However, on coming to the agency the Jack shows soberness though eligible to our program. The report primary objective is to point out at client available test and clinical presentation to evaluate the best course of action. Available Tests On receiving the client with specified descriptions the client will have to undergo a Cage-3 test for the purpose of a screening test for causes of engaging in drugs or potential challenges. The test will involve Cage-3 questionnaire composed of four questions to verify if there is urgent need to offer quick follow up and intensive alcohol assessment. The test is most convenient since the client is sober hence he can be able to think critically and accurate to achieve reliable results. Conclusion The client in our agency requires just Cage-3 test due to his current state with the ability to think creatively without influence.

The cage-3 while determines the personal motivation towards his behavior to determine the best course of the clinical presentation. The person cannot be treated without addressing the challenges that are surrounding him in life. Therefore, the best cause of action is to engage him in a counseling session with a further assessment of his progress at least two days per week. Nelson, A. The test will provide a quantitative analysis of the extent of abuse of drugs and trauma. The index of drugs in her drugs will also be followed by a psychiatric test which will be done in a self-report manner. However, to avoid more torture on the client the information provided will be kept confidential according to a prescribed code of behavior. Keeping confidential information for the patient seeking treatment should be upheld by medical experts following the laid specifications on conditions of release of information to the third party (Simon, VonKorff & Barlow, 2015).

For instance, her condition needs to be communicated to the welfare institutions to improve her situation by providing housing and basic standards to her children. Her children living a decent life would make a source of happiness for her compelling her to concentrate on them rather than drugs. Conclusion Mary conditions seem beyond control to extent of neglecting own appearance to the people. the lady looking intoxicated demonstrate that her thinking way has already been corrupted by either drugs or life challenges. The best test is DAST-10 through the self-report approach to determine the degree of damage to her brain. The psychiatric test is important to determine her status complimented by blood tests to determine the cause of the serious persistent mental illness symptoms of the clients. Recommended Assessments I would recommend three notable assessments where the debut one is the mental assessment to determine the extent of brain damage.

Moreover, sample behavior assessment is crucial to determine the connection between the characteristics and experiences in life. Finally, the medical assessment is crucial to determine any diseases that he might have contracted through such behavior. The three assessments are crucial in determining the best course of diagnosis and treatment plan. Eligibility in our Programs However, the client is not eligible to be admitted to our programs since his situation requires a collaborative aspect of approach. It is as well unethical to dispose of individual information as it is subject to humiliation, psychological torture and other negative vices on the client. Conclusion Since the client has serious mental illness it would be very advisable to refer him to the next agency for more attention and care. Since the test result shows that the client has psychiatric issues, physical damage and brain dysfunction, his recommendable assessment would be psychiatric, behavioral and medical assessments.

He is not eligible for our programs as his recovery period would be too long and requires intensive collaboration. However, it is vital to consider legal and ethical issues when referring peter to another agency.