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assessing neurological symptoms is a complex process that involves the analysis of many factors.

n this Case Study Assignment, you will consider case studies that describe abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical setting.

CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT: ASSESSING NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS

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By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor. Also, your Case Study Assignment should be in the Episodic/Focused SOAP Note format rather than the traditional narrative style format. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Episodic/Focused SOAP Template in the Week 5 Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that all Episodic/Focused SOAP notes have specific data included in every patient case.

With regard to the case study you were assigned:

Review this week's Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study. Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you were assigned. Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient's condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis? Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

Use the Episodic/Focused SOAP Template and create an episodic/focused note about the patient in the case study to which you were assigned using the episodic/focused note template provided in the Week 5 resources. Provide evidence from the literature to support diagnostic tests that would be appropriate for each case. List five different possible conditions for the patient's differential diagnosis, and justify why you selected each.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

50 pts

35 pts

Using the Episodic/Focused SOAP Template: · Create documentation or an episodic/focused note in SOAP format about the patient in the case study to which you were assigned. · Provide evidence from the literature to support diagnostic tests that would be appropriate for your case.

50 to >44.0 pts Excellent

The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly follows the SOAP format to document the patient in the assigned case study. The response thoroughly and accurately provides detailed evidence from the literature to support diagnostic tests that would be appropriate for the patient in the assigned case study.

44 to >38.0 pts Good

The response accurately follows the SOAP format to document the patient in the assigned case study. The response accurately provides detailed evidence from the literature to support diagnostic tests that would be appropriate for the patient in the assigned case study.

38 to >32.0 pts Fair

The response follows the SOAP format to document the patient in the assigned case study, with some vagueness and inaccuracy. The response provides evidence from the literature to support diagnostic tests that would be appropriate for the patient in the assigned case study, with some vagueness or inaccuracy in the evidence selected.

32 to >0 pts Poor

The response incompletely and inaccurately follows the SOAP format to document the patient in the assigned case study. The response provides incomplete, inaccurate, and/or missing evidence from the literature to support diagnostic tests that would be appropriate for the patient in the assigned case study.

· List five different possible conditions for the patient's differential diagnosis, and justify why you selected each.

35 to >29.0 pts Excellent

The response lists five distinctly different and detailed possible conditions for a differential diagnosis of the

29 to >23.0 pts Good

The response lists four to five different possible conditions for a differential diagnosis of the patient in the

23 to >17.0 pts Fair

The response lists three to four possible conditions for a differential diagnosis of the patient in the

17 to >0 pts Poor

The response lists three or fewer, or is missing, possible conditions for a differential

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5 pts

patient in the assigned case study and provides a thorough, accurate, and detailed justification for each of the five conditions selected.

assigned case study and provides an accurate justification for each of the five conditions selected.

assigned case study, with some vagueness and/or some inaccuracy in the conditions and/or justification for each.

diagnosis of the patient in the assigned case study, with inaccurate or missing justification for each condition selected.

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well- developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused– neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.

4 to >3.0 pts Good Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive.

3 to >2.0 pts Fair Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.

2 to >0 pts Poor Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

5 pts

5 pts

Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts Good

Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >2.0 pts Fair

Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

2 to >0 pts Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts Good

Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.

3 to >2.0 pts Fair

Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

2 to >0 pts Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.