OT 871: Clinical Reasoning Case Study - Valerie
Valerie: Mental Illness in the Community
Objectives
By the end of this case study, you will be able to:
1. Describe the symptoms of schizophrenia, and their impact on the life of a person with this illness.
2. Identify the purpose and function of a community treatment order (CTO).
3. Identify the role of an OT in intervening with a person experiencing schizophrenia.
4. Write an advocacy letter on behalf of a complex client.
5. Identify and describe the clinical reasoning processes used to analyze the case study and advocate for a client.