As you have learned from several of your readings, diagnosis of a variety of psychiatric illnesses is not always an easy or straightforward process. Multiple observations and assessment methods are often employed to reach a diagnosis. This approach can include the use of standardized assessment instruments.   Each week, you will be tasked with identifying […]

As you have learned from several of your readings, diagnosis of a variety of psychiatric illnesses is not always an easy or straightforward process. Multiple observations and assessment methods are often employed to reach a diagnosis. This approach can include the use of standardized assessment instruments.   Each week, you will be tasked with identifying […]

Comprehensive Assessment of a Child/Adolescent   Prompt:   For this assignment you will complete a comprehensive mental status assessment of a child/adolescent. This should not be a patient that you have encountered in your work, but instead, should be a family member, or child/adolescent of a friend. Your assessment should be comprehensive, and you should […]

As you have learned from several of your readings, diagnosis of a variety of psychiatric illnesses is not always an easy or straightforward process. Multiple observations and assessment methods are often employed to reach a diagnosis. This approach can include the use of standardized assessment instruments.   Each week, you will be tasked with identifying […]

s you have learned from several of your readings, diagnosis of a variety of psychiatric illnesses is not always an easy or straightforward process. Multiple observations and assessment methods are often employed to reach a diagnosis. This approach can include the use of standardized assessment instruments Each week, you will be tasked with identifying a […]

Describe how psychiatric assessment could differentiate between social anxiety disorder (social phobia) and agoraphobia. Be sure to describe your approach to assessment.   If your FIRST name begins with the letters F through J, please address this question:   Describe how psychiatric assessment could differentiate between a phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.   If your FIRST […]

Compare and contrast major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to Prion disease with major or mild neurocognitive disorder with due to HIV infection. For this discussion, you will need to place particular emphasis on how comprehensive assessment could help us to arrive at the correct diagnosis. NOTE: The differentiation must go beyond HIV testing.   […]

Compare and contrast schizoid personality disorder from schizotypal personality disorder. For this discussion, you will need to place particular emphasis on how comprehensive assessment could help us to arrive at the correct diagnosis.   If your FIRST name begins with the letters S through Z, please address this question:   Compare and contrast female sexual […]

For this discussion, you will answer the question which corresponds to the FIRST letter of your FIRST name:   Then you will respond to the main postings of at least two of the other learners who have answered questions different from yours.   Recall that your main posting should be submitted by Wednesday at 11:59 […]

DQ 1 Trust. In 200 – 250 words, provide a comprehensive answer using your reading, knowledge and experience for this Discussion Question. Describe the key steps to establishing trust between healthcare professionals and patients/clients. Based on your own experiences, how would you rate 1 (Low) – 10 (high) the level of trust you have with […]