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Problem for the Social Prescriber

(In some circles this has prompted concern about the loss of holistic diagnosis by GPs if the two fundamentals of continuity and face-to-face are reduced. Some other time, perhaps.)

The social prescriber has a problem when faced with a sizothymic personality.
(Sizothymia summarises a low level in the source trait “Factor A” which is a dominant contributor to the introversion:extraversion scale. Doubtless you are relieved to have that information. Perhaps it will help in University Challenge.)

The social prescriber (a.k.a “Link Worker”) tries to help the subject to get out more and be more socially active; then he/she will be less likely to present as a medical patient. But if a subject is significantly sizothymic it can result in their not liking people, full stop. Which makes it difficult to gently push them into social contact, and frustrating for the s.p.

Ah well, back to the drawing board – or the consulting room if it’s available.