Neurological Diseases and Conditions and Mental Disorders

Unit 8 [HS200: Diseases of the Human Body]

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Assignment Details and Rubric

Unit 8 Assignment

Instructions

Using the case you selected in Unit 4, please complete the next step described below and submit to the Dropbox. This project is due at the end of Unit 8.

Requirements

Write a 5-6 page paper (including separate title and reference pages).

• Describe the diagnostic testing that is usually performed in order to formally diagnose the particular disease or condition you are describing.

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatments that may also benefit the patient. • Identify the appropriate treatment is/her particular diagnosis. • Describe typical prognosis for the disease. • Identify patient teaching that would benefit the patient in your case study. • Discuss potential barriers to therapy that the patient may experience due to his/her unique

situation.

Written Assignment requirements:

Written work should be free of spelling, grammar, and APA errors. Points deducted from the grade for each writing, spelling, or grammar error are at your instructor’s discretion.

Please be sure to download the file “Writing Center Resources” from Doc Sharing to assist you with meeting APA expectations.

How to format your paper:

Write your paper with the idea that the reader knows nothing about the patient’s disease or condition. All papers must be double spaced, with 1-inch margins. Use a font such as Times New Roman, with a font size no larger than 12 point. Correct grammar and punctuation are required. Include a separate title page that has the following information centered on the page:

Unit 8 [HS200: Diseases of the Human Body]

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• Title of Paper • Your Name • HS200, Section # • Unit 4 Capstone Project: Name of the Case Study • Kaplan University • Date

The paper you submit must be your own work. If you borrow ideas from printed sources or from people you have spoken to or heard speak, be certain to cite the sources of those ideas, even when paraphrasing. Include a separate reference page that is formatted as per APA guidelines. At least two professional references (other than your textbook) must be included in your paper. For information in formatting per APA guidelines, visit Kaplan’s Writing Center.

Review the grading rubric below before beginning this activity.

Assignment grading rubric = 175 points

Assignment Criteria

Points possible

Points earned by student

Describe the diagnostic testing that is usually performed in order to formally diagnose the particular disease or condition you are describing

0 - 35

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatments that may also benefit the patient.

0 - 10

Identify the appropriate treatment is/her particular diagnosis.

0 - 35

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Describe typical prognosis for the disease

0 - 35

Identify patient teaching that would benefit the patient in your case study.

0 - 30

Discuss potential barriers to therapy that the patient may experience due to his/her unique situation.

0 - 30

Column Total

Less deduction taken for spelling, grammar, and APA errors.

New total after deductions