Case #2 Anxiety disorder, OCD, or something else?

 

The Assignment:

Examine Case 2: You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the diagnosis and treatment for this client. Be sure to consider co-morbid physical as well as mental factors that might impact the client’s diagnosis and treatment.

At each Decision Point, stop to complete the following:

• Decision #1: Differential Diagnosis
  • Which Decision did you select?
  • Why did you select this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
  • What were you hoping to achieve by making this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
  • Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #1 and the results of the Decision. Why were they different?
• Decision #2: Treatment Plan for Psychotherapy
  • Why did you select this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
  • What were you hoping to achieve by making this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
  • Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #2 and the results of the Decision. Why were they different?
• Decision #3: Treatment Plan for Psychopharmacology
  • Why did you select this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
  • What were you hoping to achieve by making this Decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources.
  • Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #3 and the results of the decision. Why were they different?
• Also include how ethical considerations might impact your treatment plan and communication with clients and their families.

Note: Support your rationale with a minimum of three academic resources. While you may use the course text to support your rationale, it will not count toward the resource requirement.

Rubric:

 

Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate-level critical and analytic thinking.--

Excellent 27 (27%) - 30 (30%)Good 24 (24%) - 26 (26%)Fair 21 (21%) - 23 (23%)Poor 0 (0%) - 20 (20%)

Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear.--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student's ability to:

Understand and interpret the assignment's key concepts.--

Excellent 9 (9%) - 10 (10%)Good 8 (8%) - 8 (8%)Fair 7 (7%) - 7 (7%)Poor 0 (0%) - 6 (6%)

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student's ability to:

Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e., video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources.--

Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%)Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%)Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student's ability to:

Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e., video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.--

Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%)Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%)Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Written Expression and Formatting
Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

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

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

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

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)