Case Study: Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders, Dissociative Disorders

Case Study: Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders, Dissociative Disorders

When a client presents physical ailments for which no medical evidence confirms a condition, the client’s pain may not simply go away. Rather, the pain may persist, further disrupting the client’s life. In these cases, psychological evaluations may be used to determine if any psychological disorders exist. Specifically, somatic symptom, conversion, and factitious disorders, as well as dissociative disorders may be considered for the client’s diagnosis. Additionally, psychologists may also evaluate whether other confounding factors, such as environmental and/or individual variables, influence a diagnosis.

For this Discussion, review the case study between a female client and the female clinician. Consider the presenting symptoms of the client and any confounding factors that may influence diagnosis.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a diagnosis for the female client in the case study and explain your rationale for assigning these diagnoses on the basis of the DSM-5. Consider the presenting symptoms of the client and any confounding factors that may influence diagnosis. Then describe three confounding factors that may influence client diagnosis and why. Give specific examples.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to current literature.

3-4 Paragraphs. APA Format. In-text Citations to Support Literature. Minimum of 2 Peer Reviewed References.