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Students must post one interesting case that he/she has seen in the clinical setting via Discussion Board in the online part of this course. The case should be an unusual diagnosis, or a complex case that required in-depth evaluation on the student’s part. The case should be posted in the SOAP format, with references for the patient diagnosis, differential diagnoses (there should be at least 3), and the treatment plan. The posting does not have to be written in APA format, but should be written with correct spelling and grammar. References should be in APA format. The selected references should reflect current evidence – dated within the past 5 years.

CASE PRESENTATION RUBRIC

Chief Complain and pertinent history-10% of total result

Pertinent exam and Diagnosis-10% of total result

Working diagnosis and supporting criteria 5% of total result

Management plan 5% total result

Epidemiological data-cited from literature-10% of total result

Evidence based rationale for treatment (literature based)-10% of total result

Analysis of self-care and family issues related to diagnosis and treatment plan-20% of total result

Evaluation parameters to be used (or were used) to determine outcomes-10% of total result