Dr. chen's patient has suffered a tragedy, is severely depressed, and reports suicidal thoughts. the patient has been unresponsive to drug therapy. dr. chen plans to recommend psychosurgery. is dr. chen's treatment plan likely the best one for the patient?

Dr. Chen's treatment is not the best one for this patient. I say this because the patient could try other things to fix why they are depressed

I would say her plan of psychosurgery isn't the best idea due to the results. for example lobotomy can cause seizures, lethargy, changes in personality, and incontinence.

I would say she should try a new type of drug to help the patient

Hello!

Dr. Chen's treatment plan is not likely the best plan for this patient.

This type of treatment would commonly be making the patients condition worse. A proper treatment for this patient would be to do basic mind to speech therapy and anti-depressants.

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