Task B

The student is required to select a client from Task A and refer to or sought assistance about him/her
from an appropriate person or authority in relation to variations made in the client assessment.

This is in continuation to the previous workplace assessment activity.

Client information form

Tessa Holmes- occupational therapist
Client referred
to:

How
assistance is It is discussed with Lily why she needs to see an occupational therapist after suffering
provided: a stroke. The benefits of therapy will be explained to her. She will be assisted with
finding a therapist of her choice and making an appointment.

Client’s
developmental Client is having memory problems and is slurring her speech.
status
Left side of face droops, feels numb
(progress):

She has trouble walking, dizziness and loss of balance/coordination

Has depression and impulsivity

Has heavy fatigue and trouble sleeping

Appropriate
strategies:  To convince her to see an occupational therapist, she is provided information
about the benefits of occupational therapy in stroke rehabilitation like helping
her engage in and eventually master activities that she wants and needs to
perform.

 It will be ensured that her information will be strictly handled with

confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws

 Discussion with her is in a respectful manner and takes into consideration her
cultural background
 The close relationship of family members and community in their culture can
be used where they can help convince client to see a therapist