How can a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s biological, psychological, and social context guide our therapeutic approach?

This week, you will learn how to complete a biopsychosocial assessment. You will also learn the difference between a variety of methods and tools used to assess the mental status of a patient.

The Psychiatric Interview (2023) and Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry (2021) will prepare you to complete a biopsychosocial assessment on your patient. Wheeler’s text, Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Nurse (2020), will discuss assessment and diagnosis.

Instructions: Initial Post

How does biopsychosocial case formulation inform treatment planning and intervention strategies?
How can a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s biological, psychological, and social context guide our therapeutic approach?
Provide an example scenario to support your response.

Incorporates three or more references, using at least one new scholarly resource that was not provided in the course materials.

 

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