Heterosexual Married Couple Paper

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Client #1
Identifying Information: Heterosexual Married Couple
Referral Source: Self
Chief Complaint:
Husband is having a problem obtaining an erection (erectile dysfunction) with wife. He has taken prescribed medication such as Cialis but it still isn’t working. They are looking to find out with the problem is and correct it.
Health Background: Husband has been to the GP and his Urologist, No other health complaints or problems but is also experiencing restless sleeping.
Educational Background: Currently working on his MBA (online).
Employment Background: Marketing
Sexual History: Masturbates and Watches pornography 2 or more times a day
Based upon the complaints and sexual history of the client I would diagnose him with hypersexual disorder.
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Other information that may be needed for this client is a complete medical exam to rule out other diagnoses such as dissociative experiences, trauma related diagnoses (ie, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders), mood disorders, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, substance use, psychotic process and delusional disorders (sfdph).
Additional individuals that may help in the assessment of the client are her parents and siblings if applicable as they will be able to provide milestones in her life and family history.
Both issues are extremely sensitive especially because of the stigma attach to them. The best way I could produce a comfortable environment for the clients is to have an open mind and remain nonjudgmental. Having a comfortable open environment were the client feels safe to express their thoughts and feelings is very important as rapport is important to have with your clients.
Reference(s):
Kafka, M. P. (2014). What happened to hypersexual disorder?. Archives Of Sexual Behavior, 43(7), 1259-1261.