21st December 2021

A 17-year-old female came to the GP practice accompanied by her mother. The mother describes how the patient has developed an addiction to online gambling

A 17-year-old female came to the GP practice accompanied by her mother. The mother describes how the patient has developed an addiction to online gambling since the pandemic and has resorted to stealing from the family to gamble. The daughter admits to doing that but says that it is not a problem as she is prepared to earn back her money later today. Which stage of behaviour change is the patient at?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.