Taking The Patient's History: My Report Is On Ernest Hemingw

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Taking the Patient’s History MY REPORT IS ON ERNEST HEMINGWAY Each assignment in this course will help you prepare your Final Paper. For each assignment, you will use the movie character or historical figure you chose in your Week One journal (ERNEST HEMINGWAY). Remember, after submitting this week’s assignment, you will not be allowed to change your movie character or historical figure. One of the first steps in any clinical assessment is to gather a thorough history from the patient. This history includes, at minimum, the patient’s identifying information, presenting problem, and relevant personal history relating to their presenting problem.

For this assignment, you will write the first few sections of your psychological report. View the complete instructions for the Final Paper in the link within Week Five of your online course or the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide.

This week, your assignment must cover the following sections of your psychological report and include the headings as listed:

I. Identifying Information

Within this section, you will describe basic information on your patient, including the person’s name, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, race, occupation, and location of residence (country, state, and region).

II. Chief Complaint/Presenting Problem

Within this section, you will include the patient’s primary complaint verbatim to identify and describe the main source of his or her distress and/or concerns. If there is no verbatim complaint, include observable information to create an overall picture of the presenting problem. Typically, this section seeks to answer: What are the patient’s complaints? For example, the patient might complain about “feeling on edge” or experiencing stress.

III. Not to be completed this week

You will not be completing section III of the Final Paper for this week's assignment.

IV. Personal History

Within this section, you will describe your patient’s personal background and history of abnormal behavior(s) that inform your diagnostic impression. You should gather information about the patient’s cultural background and norms. This section should answer questions such as: Where did the patient grow up? What cultures did the patient experience? What was their school life like? What were their grades? What is their highest level of education? What is the patient’s interpersonal relationship history, including romantic and friendship histories?

V. Family History

In this section, describe the patient’s familial relationships and identify any abnormalities that might affect future treatment. Incorporate information about the family’s cultural background and relational patterns. Focus on details such as: How old were the parents when the patient was born? Who were the primary caregivers? What was family life like? Did the family move often? What is the relationship with siblings? What cultural background and belief systems are associated with the family?

VI. Therapy History

This section describes the patient’s therapy history to inform your diagnostic impression. Evaluate previous treatments to determine their effectiveness and appropriateness considering the patient’s cultural background. Include details such as: Who was the previous therapist? How long did treatment last? What diagnoses were assigned? What interventions were used? Were these interventions appropriate culturally? Was treatment successful?

Your assignment should include a title page and reference page, be at least four pages long (excluding title and reference pages), and contain sufficient depth to support a thorough diagnostic impression. A superficial review of the presenting problem and history will likely be inadequate. All sources used must be cited and referenced in APA style.

Paper For Above instruction

Ernest Hemingway, the renowned American novelist and short story writer, provides an intriguing case study for psychological assessment due to his complex personal history and documented emotional struggles. In this paper, I will construct the initial sections of a psychological report based on Hemingway, focusing on identifying information, chief complaints, personal history, family background, and therapy history, drawing from biographical data and scholarly analysis.

I. Identifying Information

Ernest Miller Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois. He was male, heterosexual, and identified with traditional masculine norms of his time. Hemingway was of Caucasian ethnicity and grew up in a middle-class environment. His occupation was that of a novelist and journalist, and during his lifetime, he resided in various locations, including Michigan, Illinois, and later expatriated to Europe. At the time of his death in 1961 in Ketchum, Idaho, he was 61 years old. Hemingway's age, gender, cultural background, and occupation are crucial for understanding his psychological profile, especially considering the cultural context of his life and work.

II. Chief Complaint/Presenting Problem

Biographical accounts and personal letters indicate that Hemingway experienced persistent patterns of depression, anxiety, and emotional numbness. The primary complaint, as documented in his autobiographical writings and scholarly assessments, revolves around feelings of disillusionment, difficulty managing trauma, and a sense of purposelessness. Hemingway often struggled with episodes of intense sadness, irritability, and a tendency towards risk-taking behaviors. His son noted signs of depression, and Hemingway's own reflections suggest an ongoing internal conflict with identity, masculinity, and emotional expression. Notably, his repeated descriptions of 'inner turmoil' and 'a feeling of emptiness' encapsulate his chief concerns.

III. Not to be completed for this assignment

You will not be completing section III of the Final Paper for this week's assignment.

IV. Personal History

Hemingway's upbringing was marked by a stable middle-class environment, with a nurturing relationship with his mother, Grace, and a somewhat distant relationship with his father, Clarence, an active physician and outdoorsman. Growing up, Hemingway was introduced early to outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, which influenced his later pursuits and literary themes. He attended high school in Oak Park and was an avid reader and writer from a young age. Despite academic success, Hemingway struggled with feelings of alienation and sometimes found school challenging, particularly in social interactions. His cultural background was primarily American, though his experiences abroad later in life exposed him to diverse cultures. Hemingway served as an ambulance driver during World War I, an experience that profoundly affected his psychological state. He was known for his athleticism and passion for adventure, though he also confronted early signs of emotional fragility.

V. Family History

Hemingway's parents were well-educated, with his father being a physician and his mother coming from a wealthy family. His father was known for his stoic demeanor, which likely influenced Hemingway's masculine ideals. The family was close-knit but also experienced stress, especially following the death of Hemingway's father, which impacted Hemingway's worldview. Hemingway had a sibling, Ursula, with whom he maintained a close relationship. The family moved several times within Illinois, exposing Hemingway to different environments. Culturally, the family adhered to American middle-class values, emphasizing independence and resilience. These cultural norms, alongside familial expectations, contributed to Hemingway's development and psychological profile.

VI. Therapy History

Hemingway did not undergo formal psychotherapy during his lifetime, but he engaged in various forms of self-medication, including alcohol use and recreational drug use, to manage his distress. Some biographical sources suggest he sought help from medical professionals for physical ailments, which may have included depressive symptoms. His self-awareness of his emotional struggles was evident; however, he rarely expressed a desire for psychological treatment explicitly. The lack of documented formal therapy indicates that his previous interventions were limited, and treatment approaches considered culturally appropriate might have included more engaging therapeutic support, had he sought it earlier. Treatment, in terms of managing his depression and substance use, was not particularly successful, as his psychological struggles persisted and culminated in his tragic death by suicide.

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