Communication In Health Care Professions - Kirra Case Study - Essay Writing Assessment Answer

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Kirra Case Study Assessment Answer

Assignment Task: Case Study – Kirra has been referred to you by her GP who has expressed concern regarding Kirra’s weight and mood. Although you have not yet met Kirra, you have been provided with a written referral by the GP. Client history: Kirra is being referred due to concerns regarding her mood and weight. Kirra has always been thin, but her current BMI is 18. Kirra reports that her weight loss had begun when life stressors had made her feel fairly sad some months before and she had lost herappetite. She had since found that she felt better if she didn’t eat and had avoided doing so even when she felt hungry. There are no underlying medical problems. Kirra is an intelligent teenager who lives with her mother, younger brother, and stepfather and sees her father every second weekend as she has done since she was three years old. She has a close relationship with all three caregivers and her parents’ divorce was fairly amicable with all the adults on friendly terms. Kirra has revealed that recently her father, who remains single, had begun to drink heavily on access visits which made her quite sad and she felt a great sense of loss. Kirra has been hiding her lack of eating from her caregivers. Outside of her family, Kirra does not have many close friends and reports often feeling lonely. Kirra has lost interest in previously enjoyed activities (i.e., painting, drawing), and is also considering withdrawing from her studies as she no longer enjoys the degree (Bachelor of Fine Arts). Kirra is reluctant to speak to a counsellor, but agrees that her mood and weight are affecting her well-being. Kirra can be hesitant to talk about her difficulties, particularly her father’s drinking.