Case Study Analysis

Case Study Analysis

“Split My Brain: A Case Study of Seizure Disorder and Brain Function”

The rehabilitative power of our brain when we are young is absolutely amazing. 

Read the following case study about a child with epilepsy and the decision that must be made about conducting a hemispherectomy to eliminate the debilitating seizures.  

Then submit the answers to questions in both Parts 1 & 2 of the  case study case study – Alternative Formats   (found on pages 2 & 5 of the case study) by the close of Week 1. 

Please note that you may need to conduct some research outside of your text to completely answer these questions. The following are some good websites you may want to check out:

Hemispherectomy – procedure, test, blood, complications, adults, infection, operation, risk. (n.d.). Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers. https://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/Fi-La/Hemispherectomy.html

• Lew, S. M. (2014). Hemispherectomy in the treatment of seizures: a review. Translational Pediatrics, 3(3), 218-217. https://tp.amegroups.com/article/view/3760/5032
• D’Arrigo (2021, July 7). What is a functional hemispherectomy? WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/functional-hemispherectomy

Choi, C. (2007, May 24). Strange but true: When half a brain is better than a whole one. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/strange-but-true-when-half-brain-better-than-whole/

*Submit your paper by the end of week 1. Your paper should be written in APA format and your sources should be properly cited and referenced.

Case Study Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsSubmitted answers to questions in Part I of case study40Submitted answers to questions ins Part II of case study40Grammar, spelling, and correct APA format20Total100