GOS and GOS-E Case 3

Before his injury, this 22-year-old male lived at home and worked 20 hours in a 7-11 as a cashier.

He was a senior at a continuation school and was doing reasonably well. He may have finished his high school diploma in half a year.

Pre-injury Status

Pre-injury Status

He loved to work out with weights, ride his motorcycle and hang out with friends almost every night.

He took care of his home and shared the responsibilities of the household with his girlfriend who worked full time.

He did not have a car and occasionally used the bus to go to town. He had no pre-existing illnesses.

After his injury, this patient has resumed his former job for 10 hours a week. He feels he is not mentally up to starting studies again.

He has taken on household responsibilities and is at home with his two children. He sees other people and goes out but significantly less than before.

He has not returned to do sports and cannot drive a motorcycle.

Present Condition

There are frequent-but-tolerable disruptions in his life due to strain and anger outbursts about once a week.

He can take care of himself completely on his own and can be left alone for a day or more without any problem.

Present Condition

He uses the bus or a taxi to go out on his own and has no trouble shopping, even if he does not do it as much as before.

He does have a mild speech impairment and does not concentrate as well as before the accident.

He feels he has trouble remembering new things and suffers from headaches and dizziness as well.

Present Condition

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