Develop an anonymous case study, describing the individual’s background and presenting needs..

Dual Diagnosis and Community Work (1910), NURS2119

Assignment One – Assessment of Substance Use (1500 words)

The first assessment of NURS2119 offers practical real-life examples of use of existing tools in the clinical area. You are required to:

· Develop an anonymous case study, describing the individual’s background and presenting needs

· Complete a full assessment of the person using the ASSIST tool

· Consider the Stages of Change Model and discuss the current stage or stages the person is currently in

· Identify the current goals they wish to set concerning their substance use

· Focus on one goal and provide a brief plan of care

Criteria

Possible Mark

Actual Mark

Introduction, case study and background

5

Completion of ASSIST tool

5

Stages of Change

5

Identification of goals

5

Plan of care

10

Concluding statement

5

Extent and quality of literature used

5

Total Marks (40%)

40%

Minus marks deducted for:

Late submission – 10% per day (No extensions beyond one week) or > 10% over the word count

Minus marks deducted for:

Presentation not in APA style and not contact details provided

Problems with Grammar

Problems with spelling

Referencing style in text and end text (Refer to APA study guide)

Up to 4% deducted

Final Mark

40%