ESSAY

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Introduction

This case study analysis about Mr. Robert Green critically assesses professional roles in relation to Robert Green as a dually diagnosed service user. The essay assess legislation, policy and practice guidance in relation to different professionals roles. Analyzes values, conflicts, dilemmas and challenges raised by the issues presented in the case.

Identifies the relevant anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice(s) Mr. Green is a 60 year old man diagnosed with mental illness, alcohol and drug addiction. He has been admitted several times for treatment under section 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 which permits compulsory admission for treatment.

He is jobless; homeless as a result of having his house repossessed; and is waiting to appear in court for fraud. Mr. Green has been tardy in making an application for a General Practitioner. The essay will assess legislative, policy and practice guidance in relation to professional roles; including values issues, conflicts, dilemmas and challenges encountered whilst striving to endorse the well being of Mr. Green. A critical analysis of research findings will be provided. My learning outcomes of the case study will be outlined followed by a conclusion. All the above elements will be dealt with in an anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.

In the past, Mr Green has been sectioned several times for treatment under section 3 of Mental Health Act 1983 because of his diagnosis; manic depression. This diagnosis fits into the definition of mental disorder both in the Mental Act of 1983 and the updated Mental Health Act of 2007 which has now broaden the definition of mental disorder which is defined in section 1(2) of MHA 2007 as any “disability of the mind”. Therefore section 16 of Mental Health Act 2007 has furthermore broadened the assembly of health practitioners that are nominated under part 12 of Mental Health Act 1983 and they are now renowned as the Approved Mental Health Practitioners. This part has granted more practitioners the power to consider for admission therefore making the method much quicker than it is at present although if these practitioners are not correctly taught for this reason it could lead to incorrect identifies being made. If Mr Green is being advised for a clinic admission, he is expected to get considered quicker than before the amendment of part 12 MHA 1983.

Discussion

  Although Mr Green has been known by Social Services in the past, he will still need to be re-assessed without bias or prejudice. This is because the new assessment will enable us to gather more information regarding his present condition hence we will be able to plan an effective intervention (Parker & Bradley 2003). This assessment has to be done in a holistic manner which will involve working in partnership with Mr Green, his carers and other professionals so that the assessment will cover Mr Green's psychiatric, physical health, psychological and social functioning. Information will be gathered from Mr Green himself, his present carer who is his sister that he is living with and from his file which will inform the social worker ...