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of Care and Services
By Marilyn Lash ~ 2005
Skill 1: Assessment or How has the brain injury affected my family member?
Professionals have many methods to assess patients or clients. The family’s relationship with the person before and after the brain injury is just as important as any formal testing or examination by a clinician. The family still knows this person better than anyone. No one else has your experience and view.
You can start by preparing a brief description of the individual’s history, strengths, difficulties and needs. It may take you a while, but getting this down to a 5 minute summary makes it an effective introduction. Practice by developing and rehearsing a short summary that includes:
Information about the injury...
how long ago it happened
how the person was hurt
