Critically analyse the importance of recognising patterns of symptoms consistent with diagnostic category systems and the use of standardised assessment tools to support problem recognition, definition and decision making

Based on your recorded triage and full assessment role-play provide a critical reflection and evaluation in relation to the following Learning Outcomes:

·         Demonstrate critical awareness of concepts of mental health and mental illness, and a range of social, medical and psychological explanatory models (LO1)

·         Critically analyse the importance of recognising patterns of symptoms consistent with diagnostic category systems and the use of standardised assessment tools to support problem recognition, definition and decision making (LO5)

·         Critically examine the role of behaviour change models in identifying intervention goals, and a choice of appropriate interventions (LO6)

·         Critically analyse the importance of understanding a patient’s attitude to a range of mental health treatments, including evidence-based psychological therapies and prescribed medication (LO8)