Carla Washburn Case Study

The case of Carla Washburn using the Biopsychosocial approach starts with the biological level and leads to the assessment that Carla suffers from problems with diabetes with insulin dependency. She also suffers from the physical injury she sustained after a recent fall which produced fractures to her body that needs attention. Addressing Carla’s Psychological level she exhibits symptoms of depression due to the belief that she has no one. Due to the fact that she had lost her husband fifteen years ago, moreover she also had lost both her son to a car crash and her grandson who she had raised after both parents died in a car crash to the war in Afghanistan. She also is worried about her finance because she is concerned that Medicare will not

meet her needs this too needs attention. Lastly addressing Carla’s social level she has lost touch with a lot of her friend because she was raising her grandson, but still possess some close friends like Lolita which she shares similar experiences. Carla also is active in church and has others in her parish that can relate to her such as the Johnson and Jackson families she also has Reverend James Smith that also a possible support for her situation. She also has her sister who is also very concerned about her well-being.
The Biopsychosocial approach guided me to understand the underlining factors of Carla’s biology, psychology and social levels which lead me to intervene by first helping Carla with her medical needs like ensuring her medications for her diabetes is addressed. Furthermore introducing her to support groups that share her situation so that they can help each other in problem solving or even render moral support to their common problems. Getting her church reverend introduced to her also may elevate the feeling she is alone. Lastly helping here to find programs to reduce financial stress such as affordable health care and welfare.