2. Pre-injury Status
Before his injury, this patient worked as
a part-time policeman. He had a very
active social life with many friends.
He loved to go out on long walks and
hiking in the mountains. He also
enjoyed playing rather violent and
intense computer games.
He did not have a car but was relying
on public transportation every day. He
lived with his girlfriend. There were no
pre-existing medical conditions.
3. Present Condition
After his injury, this patient is unable
to work and is on medical disability.
He lives with his girlfriend and rarely
participates in any social activities,
mostly because he has trouble
recognizing his friends or important
shared events.
He plays some video games but feels
he is very slow.
4. Present Condition
He can take care of all daily activities
like bathing, dressing and eating. He
can be left alone during the working
day when his girlfriend is out.
He has used taxis and buses to get
out and can shop on his own but has
not done so often.
He knows how to handle money and
has not gotten lost.
5. Present Condition
He does not complain much about any
remaining symptoms.
His girlfriend mentions frequent
headaches and bouts of severe
depression that cause considerable
disruption of his everyday life. She feels
he suffers terribly because of them.
6. GOS and GOS-E Rating
Now click on the link below to select
the GOS and GOS-E rating.
GOS and GOS-E Rating
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