Assignment 2: LASA: Etiology and Treatment

Assignment Component

Proficient

Maximum Points

Identify a principal and secondary diagnosis for the assigned case study with rationale for each diagnosis.

Identifies at least one principal and one secondary diagnosis that are rationally linked to the case provided. Provides detailed information about how diagnoses were reached and how the client’s symptoms fit the diagnostic criteria. Evidence is presented in a logical manner that builds a solid case which supports diagnostic impressions.

48

Describe multiple elements of the etiology for the principal and secondary diagnoses. Explain how the etiology contributed to each (principal & secondary) diagnosis.

Presents a clear understanding of the possible origins of the principal and secondary diagnoses. Demonstrates ability to integrate and conceptualize all of the information presented. Clearly states how the diagnoses/ presenting issue began (ETIOLOGY) and what may be maintaining them.

48

Identify a specific therapeutic modality for each principal and secondary diagnoses.

Chooses a viable therapeutic modality that has applications to the principal and secondary diagnoses and is appropriate for the client.

48

Apply therapeutic modality to treat each of the principal and secondary diagnoses in the case study.

Demonstrates a clear application of the selected therapeutic modality for treatment of the principal and secondary diagnoses of the person in the vignette.

48

Identify at least one differential (alternate) diagnosis for the primary and secondary diagnosis.

Clearly discusses other diagnoses (differential diagnoses) that were ruled-out as well as specific reasons for eliminating these diagnoses.

32

Discussed key cultural factors that may influence diagnosis and treatment.

Describes cultural factors that may influence the diagnoses and identifies cultural issues that may require additional exploration. Outlines how the cultural factors influence treatment options.

48

Academic Writing

Writing is generally clear and in an organized manner. It demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and generally displays accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation. Errors are few, isolated, and do not interfere with reader’s comprehension. Citations in text and at the end of the document are in correct APA format.

Writing is generally clear and in an organized manner. It demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and generally displays accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation. Errors are few, isolated, and do not interfere with reader’s comprehension. Citations in text and at the end of the document are in correct APA format.

28

Total:

300