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Treatment of adjustment disorders in mental health crisis care: a reflective case study

Clinical decision-making is an integral part of the nursing process, as well as a study requirement at Master's level for the advanced professional practice pathway. This article uses Gibbs' reflective cycle as a framework to explore a clinical decision made in practice. Through presentation of a case study of a patient with an adjustment disorder, the authors explore the process of prescribing appropriate treatment in the context of an uncertain evidence base. The authors will examine decision-making and communication theories and consider any biases, as well as ethical, organisational and professional factors that may influence the decision-making process. The individual and organisational steps needed to embed robust decision-making into practice will be discussed.