Leah Medical Case Study Assessment

Leah spends the next 2 weeks in hospital and has made good progress in her recovery, She still expresses some impaired insight into her medication, mental health and treatments.

Leah is expressing desire to leave and engage with her mental health treating team and AOD worker, The Mental Health Team suggest she be discharged on a Community Treatment
Order (CTO).

1.Leah has told you that her father has inserted a radio transmitter into her head. What is this phen id f the MS: you document this
this ‘ phenomena and which section of the MSE will you it tl

2. What medication group would be required to manage the phenomena that Leah is experiencing? Name one major side effect from this group (do not include nausea and
vomiting). (0.5 for each = 1 mark)

3. What does a Community Treatment Order mean for Leah? (1 mark)

4. Leah is unhappy about being on a Community Treatment Order. What are her options under the Mental Health Act Vic (2014)? (1 mark)