What is the principal diagnosis or reason for the visit that you would assign to this client? What criteria does this client meet for the diagnosis?
Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing case study and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Diagnosis #8
Students should complete the Biopsychosocial FIRST. After completing, students should utilize the information learned from this week’s chapter and the case examples in the text to respond to the questions listed below. FYI – The biopsychosocial and diagnosis assignments use the same case/vignette. Review the case again as listed below to determine the diagnosis for the client utilizing the text, DSM-5, and other empirical support for reference.
Submissions for this assignment should include a title and reference page along with proper APA format which includes in-text citations, double space, 12 font, Time New Roman, etc. It is recommended that students use headers to delineate the various topics outlined below such as: Principal Diagnosis, Prevailing Pattern, Differential Assessment, etc.
1) What is the principal diagnosis or reason for the visit that you would assign to this client? What criteria does this client meet for the diagnosis? – Cite/support in APA format (minimum of 1-2 paragraphs) – 4 points
2) What is the Prevailing Pattern? How prevalent is this disorder? Are there any risk factors to consider such as age, gender, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc. that would apply or be important to consider for this client? – Cite/support in APA format (minimum of 1-2 paragraphs) – 4 points
3) What is the Differential Assessment? How are you able to differentiate this disorder from another for this client? Are there any factors of comorbidity to consider? – Cite/support in APA format (minimum of 1-2 paragraphs) – 4 points
4) What is the Assessment Summary? Clearly identify why you feel this client meets the criteria? – Cite/support in APA format (minimum of 2-3 paragraphs) – 4 points
Answer preview What is the principal diagnosis or reason for the visit that you would assign to this client? What criteria does this client meet for the diagnosis?
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