The Forgetful Mail Carrier

Confirming a Diagnosis in the Case “The Forgetful Mail Carrier”

As explained in this week’s Learning Resources, changes in cognition can be signs of a medical condition that affects the brain’s functioning. However, cognitive deficits usually are accompanied by other problems such as depression or mood disorders. Looking for cognitive impairment in a client will help you avoid diagnostic errors that overlook serious conditions and mistake neurological for psychological symptoms. In this Application, you will justify a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder and consider the role of counseling once that diagnosis has been made.

To prepare:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources.
• Read the case study entitled “The Forgetful Mail Carrier” on page 513 in your course text.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 a brief summary of the case of “The Forgetful Mail Carrier.” Construct and explain your diagnosis. Provide specific supporting information from the DSM and include necessary specifiers. Be sure to include which disorders you would want to rule out before giving the diagnosis and explain why. Identify what information would be important to collect during the initial assessment process to give an accurate diagnosis and why.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.