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Topic outline

 

  • Time: 1 hours
    Level: Intermediate

 
 

Introduction

  • Introduction Resource
  • In this unit you will be listening to the audio files: ‘Experiences of assessment’, where three people talk about assessment, with comments from a social worker and an occupational therapist.
 

1 Brian and Sylvia's experiences

  • 1 Brian and Sylvia's experiences Resource
  • Brian and Sylvia, a married couple in their early sixties, were both bikers until Brian was diagnosed as having Parkinson's Disease. Sylvia became his designated carer, but her own health was deteriorating....
 

2 Gaynor and Liz comment on Brian and Sylvia's situation

 

3 Anne's experiences

  • 3 Anne's experiences Resource
  • Anne has arthritis and depression. She is a retired social worker who retired early on health grounds. Her assessment was carried out by an occupational therapist. As her arthritis is likely to get worse,...
 

4 Gaynor and Liz comment on Anne's situation

 

5 General points on assessment

 

References and Acknowledgements

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