CompareandContrastDisease.docx
Compare and Contrast Benign Positional Vertigo and Meniere's Disease
You will research the two areas of content assigned to you and compare and contrast them in a discussion post. NOTE: A comparison and contrast assignment is not about listing the info regarding each disease separately but rather looking at each disease side by side and discussing the similarities and differences given the categories below. Consider how each patient would actually present to the office. Paint a picture of how that patient would look, act, what story they would tell. Consider how their history would affect their diagnosis, etc. Evaluation of mastery is focused on the student's ability to demonstrate specific understanding of how the diagnoses differ and relate to one another. Address the following topics below in your own words:
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· Presentation
· Pathophysiology
· Assessment
· Diagnosis
· Treatment
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DISCUSSION CONTENT
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Category
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Points
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Description
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App Course Knowledge
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50
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50%
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Post contributes unique perspectives/insights applicable to the identified diseases. Demonstrates course knowledge by thorough, thoughtful, specific, evidence-based discussion of similarities and differences between assigned diseases in reference to:
• Presentation (demographics, onset of symptoms, associated risk factors)
• Pathophysiology (knowledge demonstrated in original dialogue)
• Assessment (physical assessment, diagnostic testing)
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
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Evidence Based References
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20
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20%
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Discussion post supported by evidence from appropriate sources published within the last five years. Focus of journal articles represents a logical link between the article content and the case study information. In-text citations and full references are provided.
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20
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20%
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90
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90%
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Total CONTENT Points= 90
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DISCUSSION FORMAT
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Points
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Description
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Organization
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5
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5%
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Discussion post presented in a logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence. Headings reflect separation of criterion outlined in assignment guidelines.
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Grammar, Spelling and APA Format
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5
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5%
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Reflection post has minimal grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation and APA* errors. Direct quotes (if used) is limited to 1 short statement** which adds substantively to the post.
* APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
**Direct quote should not exceed 15 words & must add substantively to the discussion
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Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts
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DISCUSSION TOTAL= 90 out of 100 points
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