SUMMATIVE ESSAY ON DUAL DIAGNOSIS.
To write on the comorbidity of substance misuse disorder with mental health disorder as a dual diagnosis. The scenario based assignment requires students to explore this area of practice and discuss the clinical management of the population.
Introduction
overview of scenario: explore the specific issue / group you are concerned about, and why it is an issue – defininations, statistics, impact on the individual / group with references
Discuss the current approaches / best practices for your area of interest (issue/group), linking to the role of the nurse practitioner. draw up posting from introduction.
Critique and application / justification of the most appropriate approach.