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Psychological Treatment of multiple trauma
Chris, 37, sustained significant orthopaedic injuries in an industrial accident in 2008. His recovery from his physical injuries progressed well. However, Chris discontinued appointments with a psychological therapist attempting to assist him with post traumatic symptoms, including panic attacks, recurrent and persisting nightmares and intrusive thoughts about the accident.
Chris was referred to Specialist Trauma Services in early 2010 when his return to employment broke down due to escalating psychological symptoms and increasing alcohol c... more
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- WAIS-IV UK – What’s new?
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ften considered the foundation of many cognitive assessments undertaken by clinical psychologists, the Wecshler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is now in its fourth edition (2010). The new edition has been developed over a number of years for the following reasons: to ensure it is in line with current research; to update the standardisation for ages 16 – 90 years (previous edition – WAIS-III was published in 1997). Two subtests were dropped and three new sub-tests added. [b]What are the benefits of using the WAIS-IV?[/b] New special gro... more
- Symptom validity testing – The psychologists new tool
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When using psychometric measures to assess disorder or impairment the issue of embellishment, exaggeration or reduced levels of engagement is often now considered. Psychological assessment might sometimes be the primary source of evidence in personal injury claims and because of the dependence on patient cooperation and motivation, it is important to address the question of reduction in effort and malingering. Whilst specific assessments of symptom validity have existed for many years, their psychometric properties and reliability have been ... more
- The process of assessing mental capacity
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Mary, aged 45, suffered a traumatic brain injury due to a car accident in 2008. Due to the injury, she has been left with significant cognitive difficulties, including memory and executive dysfunction. Her family and the professionals involved in her care questioned her ability to make informed decisions in relation to a number of areas of her life. To assess whether someone has or lacks capacity, they must fulfil certain criteria. Firstly, it must be clear that they have a ‘disorder of mind’ i.e. a specific condition or diagnosis which... more
- Psychological Treatment of multiple trauma
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Chris, 37, sustained significant orthopaedic injuries in an industrial accident in 2008. His recovery from his physical injuries progressed well. However, Chris discontinued appointments with a psychological therapist attempting to assist him with post traumatic symptoms, including panic attacks, recurrent and persisting nightmares and intrusive thoughts about the accident. Chris was referred to Specialist Trauma Services in early 2010 when his return to employment broke down due to escalating psychological symptoms and increasing alcohol c... more
- A successful independent living trial
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Joe, 20, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury aged 18 years as a car passenger in a RTA. He returned to live in Southampton with his parents and sister following 18 months in a residential rehabilitation placement. His residual problems related to social/interpersonal difficulties, poor organisational/planning skills and intermittent periods of depression. Following referral to Clinical Neuropsychology by his case manager, initial psychological assessment of Joe and his family led to a recommendation for him to move into a rented flat... more
- Korsakoffs Syndrome
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Penny, aged 58, lives in her own property supported and supervised by 24 hour carers. She suffered severe cognitive impairment secondary to Korsakoffs syndrome in 1996 following a long history of alcohol misuse and depression. Since her illness, Penny suffered with severe amnesia accompanied by emotional lability associated with refusal of medication/food and verbal aggression. Penny also demonstrated reduced awareness of her difficulties. She experienced notable fatigue following activity but had great difficulty monitoring this herself, signi... more