Once you’ve chosen the subject, research and work up a common chief complaint fr

Once you’ve chosen the subject, research and work up a common chief complaint from that system that
you haven’t learned already in the program and present your findings in
the discussion threads. Push yourself to explore diagnoses in this area
that are still common to primary care, but not a repeat of content
learned in this or other courses.
Work up includes:
Chief complaint, PMHx, Demographics, PSHx, allergies, lifestyle, HPI
Associated risk factors/demographics that contribute to the chief complaint and differential diagnoses
Three
common differential diagnoses represented by the CC including
pathophysiology and rationale in the identified body system i.e., if
pulmonary was your body system than a chief complaint could be
persistent cough and three pulmonary differentials;
Discuss
how the three differential diagnoses differ from each other in:
occurrence, pathophysiology and presentation (NOTE: Simply listing the
diagnoses and their occurrence, pathophysiology and presentations
separately does not confer an understanding of how they differ. Your
discussion should compare and contrast these items against each other
among the three differentials chosen);
Relevant testing required to diagnose/evaluate severity of the three differential diagnoses; and
Review of relevant National Guidelines related to the Diagnosis and Diagnostic testing for these diagnoses
ategory
Points
%
Description
Application of Course Knowledge
65
50%
Post contributes clinically accurate perspectives/insights applicable to the results from the physical exam and diagnoses. Initial post includes the most likely diagnosis/specific treatment plan given case study information supported by rationale and
answers all questions presented in the case. Demonstrates course
knowledge/assigned readings by: linking tests/interventions accurately to diagnoses, applies learned knowledge specifically to the symptoms and patient information using original dialogue i.e., little to no direct quotes.
Evidence Based resources
25
19%
Discussion
post supported by evidence from appropriate sources published within
the last five years. Focus of journal articles represents a logical link
between the article content and the case study information. In-text
citations and full references are provided.
rganization
5
4%
Discussion
post presented in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence.
Headings reflect separation of criterion outlined in assignment
guidelines.
**Direct quote should not exceed 15 words & must add substantively to the discussion
APA/Grammar/Spelling
5
4%
Discussion
post has minimal grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation and APA*
errors. Direct quotes (if used) is limited to 1 short statement** which
adds substantively to the post.
*
APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there
are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references.
All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
Please work up a case study that begins with a chief complaint commonly
seen in primary care based on that body system. The case should be
clear and include all elements of a normal case that might be presented
in class (subjective, objective, assessment, diagnostic testing and 5
point plan in part 2.