Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care
LAD – Develop a treatment plan for service users with
physiological disorders to meet their needs
Date: 30/03/2024
Content:
Page 2: P5 – Assess care needs of a selected service user with a physiological disorder
Page 3 – 4: P6 – Plan treatment to meet the needs of a selected service user with a
physiological disorder
Page 3 - 4: P7 – Explain how the plan would improve the health and wellbeing of a
selected service user
Page 5: M4 – Plan treatment to meet the needs of a selected service user with a
physiological disorder, reviewing as appropriate to improve outcomes
Page 6: D3 – Justify the recommendations in the plan in relation to the needs of the
service user and advantages and disadvantages of treatment outcomes
Page 7: Bibliography
, P5 – Assess the care of a selected service user with
a physiological disorder
Case Study: Patient A
For the reason of confidentiality, my service user will be referred to as Patient A. She is an
18-year-old in college and diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. Symptoms include
excessive hair loss, fatigue, shortness of breath, lack of energy, general weakness, weak nails,
and uncommon occurrences of headaches. As a result of her disorder, she has irregular
periods, leading to some anxiety. The symptoms she experiences can cause her attendance in
school to waver due to the lack of energy to wake up and attend classes on time, and there are
rare days where her muscle pain is bad enough that she struggles to walk properly. In school,
she has joined a badminton club, and has mentioned having mild muscle pains after practice
sessions. She lives with her family in a safe home.
Initial Assessment of Care Needs:
An initial meeting with the service user is necessary in order to assess their needs, either in
person or online, depending on their situation. This helps to determine how iron deficiency
anaemia affects them and how their physical, emotional, social and other needs can be
accommodated during treatment.
Medication: She should also be assessed on the progress of her condition in order to properly
assign the right dosage of medication and avoid unnecessary side effects, which were
mentioned previously. According to the consultation and blood test (which showed patient A
to have a ferritin level of 2), we found it best to start her off on iron supplements with a
dosage of 2 tablets a day, and folic acid tablets with her having it once a day. Additionally, I
would need to ensure to check in with the service user in order to log her progress. This will
take place every 3 month, based on the standard set by the NHS, and be done by a
pharmacist.
Emotional Needs: Regarding patient A’s emotional state, she seems to be taking the diagnosis
well, although is somewhat anxious about the possibility of the condition staying with her
through her life, as well as the side effects of the medication. To handle this, I would reassure
her with tips to reduce these effects. I would also inform her that the condition may not stay
with her forever as long as she follows the doctor’s instructions. This information was sent to
her via email and test, and she had noted it down during the consultation. Some things
included dietary changes (such as drinking a glass of orange juice before taking the iron
supplement).
Physical Needs: As for her physical needs, she would need someone around her to ensure that
she does not end up helpless if she faints or feels sick. This could be a family member (such
as a parent or sibling), or a friend when her family is unavailable. This would only need to be
considered on days she is feeling fainter or having muscle pains. This would not require a
care worker to step in as the symptom is not complicated enough to require such actions.
LAD – Develop a treatment plan for service users with
physiological disorders to meet their needs
Date: 30/03/2024
Content:
Page 2: P5 – Assess care needs of a selected service user with a physiological disorder
Page 3 – 4: P6 – Plan treatment to meet the needs of a selected service user with a
physiological disorder
Page 3 - 4: P7 – Explain how the plan would improve the health and wellbeing of a
selected service user
Page 5: M4 – Plan treatment to meet the needs of a selected service user with a
physiological disorder, reviewing as appropriate to improve outcomes
Page 6: D3 – Justify the recommendations in the plan in relation to the needs of the
service user and advantages and disadvantages of treatment outcomes
Page 7: Bibliography
, P5 – Assess the care of a selected service user with
a physiological disorder
Case Study: Patient A
For the reason of confidentiality, my service user will be referred to as Patient A. She is an
18-year-old in college and diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. Symptoms include
excessive hair loss, fatigue, shortness of breath, lack of energy, general weakness, weak nails,
and uncommon occurrences of headaches. As a result of her disorder, she has irregular
periods, leading to some anxiety. The symptoms she experiences can cause her attendance in
school to waver due to the lack of energy to wake up and attend classes on time, and there are
rare days where her muscle pain is bad enough that she struggles to walk properly. In school,
she has joined a badminton club, and has mentioned having mild muscle pains after practice
sessions. She lives with her family in a safe home.
Initial Assessment of Care Needs:
An initial meeting with the service user is necessary in order to assess their needs, either in
person or online, depending on their situation. This helps to determine how iron deficiency
anaemia affects them and how their physical, emotional, social and other needs can be
accommodated during treatment.
Medication: She should also be assessed on the progress of her condition in order to properly
assign the right dosage of medication and avoid unnecessary side effects, which were
mentioned previously. According to the consultation and blood test (which showed patient A
to have a ferritin level of 2), we found it best to start her off on iron supplements with a
dosage of 2 tablets a day, and folic acid tablets with her having it once a day. Additionally, I
would need to ensure to check in with the service user in order to log her progress. This will
take place every 3 month, based on the standard set by the NHS, and be done by a
pharmacist.
Emotional Needs: Regarding patient A’s emotional state, she seems to be taking the diagnosis
well, although is somewhat anxious about the possibility of the condition staying with her
through her life, as well as the side effects of the medication. To handle this, I would reassure
her with tips to reduce these effects. I would also inform her that the condition may not stay
with her forever as long as she follows the doctor’s instructions. This information was sent to
her via email and test, and she had noted it down during the consultation. Some things
included dietary changes (such as drinking a glass of orange juice before taking the iron
supplement).
Physical Needs: As for her physical needs, she would need someone around her to ensure that
she does not end up helpless if she faints or feels sick. This could be a family member (such
as a parent or sibling), or a friend when her family is unavailable. This would only need to be
considered on days she is feeling fainter or having muscle pains. This would not require a
care worker to step in as the symptom is not complicated enough to require such actions.
