What do you think should be considered now and in the future for Sally?
| Now |
Future |
- Pulse
- ECG
- Referral for echocardiogram
- Bloods
- Blood pressure
|
- Chest x-ray
- Local mental health assessment
- Diabetes review
- 24hours ECG
|
| An example of a mental health assessment pathway with resources |
|
Mental Health |
Alcohol |
| Screening |
Local mood questionnaire (eg PHQ/GAD or HADS).
AF Quality of Life Measures (eg AFEQT). |
Local screening Measure (eg FAST Tool). |
| Brief intervention |
Education on overlap of AF and anxiety symptoms.
Relaxation/Anxiety Management/Stress Management information and self-help options. |
Information about alcohol intake including Government Alcohol Recommendations (eg BHF link). |
| Explore treatment options |
GP referral to local mental health services if mood/stress levels are problematic.
Linking in with occupational mental health pathways.
See also NICE Anxiety and NICE Depression guidelines. |
GP discussion or referral to local alcohol services if alcohol is problematic. |
Page last reviewed: 29 Jul 2020
