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Medical Care of a Schizophrenic Patient

Medical Care of a Schizophrenic Patient

Introduction

The person whom i worked with, and who adapted to a developmental change at a particular point in their lifespan is FFA, male, 23, single, born in Jakarta. Been in the same center on 11/06/2009, as an outpatient and was admitted to the medical service of the Center for Psychosocial Care (CAPS III) on 16/06/2009, coming from his residence to follow up their treatment to be presenting clinical acute relapse with symptoms of depression and agitation crisis. Been admitted on other occasions due to psychiatric problems (DIA Hospital in Caxias - MA). He lives with his mother, sister and brother in own mud house. Not have active social life and has difficulty in family relationships. At home the patient takes drugs for about 05 years, but the companion knew not specify which.

Reported having no morbid personal background. It is a completely independent patient satisfying in the following basic needs: breathing, eating and drinking, move, dressing and undressing. He ate and made three daily meals, without restriction of any food according to the possibilities and makes no use of psychoactive substances (alcohol, tobacco or other drugs). In his family history there are psychiatrics (sister with mental disorders). Had good standard of hygiene and bathe daily. His past medical history was of Schizophrenia.

Discussion

My line of action with this patient was showing care which was aimed to improve symptoms, prevent relapses and avoid institutionalization. However, in times of crisis, should help to face detention as a necessary protective measure. The main objectives were:

1. Stop the loss of mental capacity, preserving the contact with reality;

2. Restore the ability to care for themselves and manage their life and maintain maximum independence to promote better personal, psychological and social adjustment possible;

3. Decrease isolation; ...