Comparison of Collaborative Care for Bipolar Disorder Patient and Renal Disorder Patient

Comparison of collaborative care for bipolar disorder patient and renal disorder patient
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Comparison of collaborative care for bipolar disorder patient and renal disorder patient
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Differences between bipolar disorder and renal disorder
The selected mental health disorder is bipolar disorder and the selected medical disorder is renal disorder. Also referred to as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is essentially a brain disorder which brings about unusual shifts in energy, mood, activity levels, as well as the ability too perform daily routine tasks (Sorref, 2011). The symptoms of bipolar disorder could cause poor school or job performance, damaged relationships, as well as suicide. This mental disorder is treatable but not curable, and individuals suffering from it may be able to actually lead productive and full lives. Bipolar disorder is common in people of all ages except children, but it usually develops when one is aged between 18 years and 24 years (National Institute of Mental Health, 2014). Renal disorders, on the other hand, are understood as any kidney disease. Renal failure occurs when the kidneys stopped functioning (WebMD, 2015). Kidneys have the function of removing waste products and they are useful in balancing salt and water in addition to other minerals – also known as electrolytes – within the blood. The moment a person’s kidneys cease functioning; there will be a buildup of electrolytes, fluids, and waste products in the body (WebMD, 2015). Unlike bipolar disorder that can occur on an adult of any age, renal disorders occur mostly on older adults, or the elderly.
Similarities between bipolar disorder and renal disorder
The first similarity is that both disorders are long-term, permanent conditions. Both do not have a cure but there are medications and treatments that can control the condition and help the individual lead a normal life. In the case of renal disorder for instance, dialysis can help the individual with kidney failure to live a normal life (MedlinePlus, 2014). With bipolar disorder, there are also various treatment options that can be used to treat this condition to enable the individual lead a normal life (Sorref, 2011).
Resources and efforts required to manage the disorders
The burden a patient with a bipolar disorder endures is not comparable to the burden experienced by a patient who has renal disorder; the patient with renal failure endures so much than a patient with bipolar disorder. This is primarily because treating and managing renal failure is very expensive for instance dialysis and kidney transplantation. Moreover, a patient with renal failure has to wait an average of 4 years for kidney transplantation. In comparison, bipolar disorder can be easily managed using drugs only which are easily available; no major medical procedures or transplants are needed in managing bipolar disorder (National Institute of Mental Health, 2014).
Managing bipolar disorder: this condition is incurable, although it could be treated well over the long term. It is notable that proper treatment helps individuals with this mental disorder to achieve better control of their mood swings as well as related sym...