Culturally Competent Assessment and Treatment Planning

  1. View the following readings and websites:
    1. APA (2022). DSM-5: Cultural Formulation
    2. Website: Best Practice Highlights for Treating Diverse Patient Populations(new tab)
  2. Read the short Case Study contained in the WORD document

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  1. Respond to the following questions (in three parts, I, II, and III) that pertain to the case. Write your responses in a paper, minimum of 3 pages in length, and support your statements using citations/references as needed.
    • (Part I): Use the cultural formulation interview (CFI; pp. 752-754), give specific examples of questions you would ask the client to determine:
      1. cultural definition of the problem
      2. cultural perceptions of cause, context, and support.
    • (Part II – Cultural Self-knowledge): Identify and describe personal beliefs, values, and attitudes related to this client, specifically, how it may affect your diagnostic reasoning and treatment planning process.
    • (Part III): Using a prescribing reference, identify at least two medications used to treat panic attacks. Include the class of medication, mechanism of action for this client, and any side effects
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