Clinical Assessments
Clinical Assessments
@ Star Planet C.D.C goal of a Clinical Assessment is to come to a case formulation that would guide management decisions, Describe signs and symptoms through detailed clinical history and examination help ascertain key areas of concern and presence or absence of a disorder.
To adequately comprehend the origins, maintenance, and factors affecting remission from the disorder, it is essential to place the child within a psychosocial background, relate the presentation to his/her unique context, and to gather details about what has happened to the illness so far, including what has been the treatment and response history.
On the face of it, these components appear actually, However, it is often challenging to get consistent, continuous, corroborative information from the child and family. A therapeutic alliance plays a vital role, If the child and the family perceive a mutually beneficial relationship, the clarification of facts becomes more meaningful and useful leading to shared intervention goals.
The case formulation is, therefore, a culmination of these individual components, helps adopt a holistic view of the child’s problems, and helps in treatment planning, including assigning roles and responsibilities to the multidisciplinary team.
A clinical assessment also aids the child and family in developing a clearer understanding of their own difficulties and gives them an opportunity to reflect on the information they share.