Week 6 iHuman Assignment Reflection Worksheet

Week 6 iHuman Assignment Reflection Worksheet

Address the following question. Write on this template and include the following components:

i. write 150-300 words in a Microsoft Word document

ii. demonstrate clinical judgment appropriate to the virtual patient scenario

iii. cite at least one relevant scholarly source as defined by program expectations

iv. communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation

One rule is to always include “the worst-case scenario” in your differential diagnosis and make sure you have ruled out this possibility based on your findings and patient assessment. Your goal is to minimize the risk of missing unusual or infrequent conditions such as meningococcal meningitis, bacterial endocarditis, pulmonary embolus, or subdural hematoma that are particularly ominous.

What are the “red flags” in this case?

Based on your pertinent key findings, what is “the worst-case scenario”?

What lessons did you learn from this case that you can apply to your future professional practice?

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