Assessment Descriiption
Upon further discussions with a current client, a release of information was signed for you to communicate with their family practitioner. Subsequently, the doctor sent over medical results including the blood work that was done in the initial exam. The doctor made a note about low levels of TSH and T4 on lab work. Furthermore, the family practitioner emphasized the severe low levels of vitamin D and calcium.
How can medical conditions mimic and manifest similar depressive symptoms of said client?
This discussion question is informed by the following EPAS Standard:
4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice