Summary wk 11 mcgough informatics.odt

wk 11 mcgough One Page Information Sheet 1 Nursing Informatics NURS 6051 14:00:49 GMT -05:00 One Page Informatics Sheet 2 Those individuals suffering with mental illnesses have often been identified as having a dual diagnosis. This means that the individual is not only suffering from a mental disorder, but they are also dealing with a substance use disorder. Either of these disorders can develop first, and the best outcome for the client is to be treated simultaneously. It is much more difficult to treat an active mental disorder if an individual is actively using mind altering and dangerous substances, and the best plan of care for these patients is provide resources to get them detoxed and into treatment