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Alison Cooper
Alison Cooper
You are the school nurse at a Toohey Point Primary State School
Today’s Date
07/03/2012
Patient Details
DOB: 14/6/2002
Height:138cm
Social History
Paternal grandmother lives near school - provides after school and holiday care
- looks after children if unwell
Year 2: 3 days
Year 3: 4 days
Year 4: 10 days
2012
February 16: Complained of stomach ache. Called grandmother for pick up.
February 22: Complained of aching legs. Called grandmother for pick up.
March 4: Complained of headache. Gave paracetamol, rested 1 hour, still had
headache. Called grandmother for pickup.
2011
May 14: Headache, eczema on hands red and weepy, rested 1 hour not better
called grandmother for pick up.
September 22: Feeling unwell. Eczema irritating. Called grandmother for pick
up.
Social History
Alison started school well but since Grade 3 has had trouble concentrating -
rarely participates in class activities unless encouraged. Avoids sporting
activities – standard of her school work is declining. Has few friends and is
often teased by her classmates about eczema & weight. Embarrassed about
hands which don’t seem to be responding well to ointment suggested by
chemist.
Mother was contacted by class teacher regarding these issues. Says Alison is
also becoming withdrawn at home. Alison was very close to her father – often
talks to her about him and cries because she misses him. Seeks comfort in food
like chips and cakes after school.
Plan
Refer her to the school psychologist to find out whether Alison has underlying
grief related or other psychological problems.
WRITING TASK
Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to refer this girl to the
school psychologist, Barnaby Webster, to assess her. Outline the purpose of the
referral. Provide details of significant factors which will assist the psychologist
to make this assessment.
In your answer:
• The body of the letter should not be more than 200 words.