Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,
- Read Chapter 16 of your course text.
- Read Week 5 Discussion Forum – Case Studies Download Week 5 Discussion Forum – Case Studiesdocument.
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For this discussion, you will pick one of the cases listed in the Week 5 Discussion Forum – Case Studies Download Week 5 Discussion Forum – Case Studiesdocument and assume the role of the clinician.
In your initial post,
- Identify the patient’s symptoms and the available demographic and historical data.
- Discuss your differential diagnosis and provide a thorough basis for any diagnoses you have included.
- Explain which elements of the nervous system may be involved.
- Determine what (if any) additional testing you would order and how this would be helpful in clarifying the diagnosis.
- Explain recommendations for the patient/family for ongoing functioning (social, occupational, and academic, if applicable).
Guidelines:
- Your post must be a minimum of 300 words.
- You must use at least one peer-reviewed article in your discussion to support your diagnostic conclusions.
- Refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. for additional guidance. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this discussion, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular activity.
- Cite sources, if necessary, using APA style. Refer to APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. and APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. for guidance.
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