Diagnosis

In the case of Josh, it is difficult to make a concrete diagnosis. Josh is experiencing what seem to be symptoms of PTSD, adjustment disorder and Grief. Josh experienced a recent life or death traumatic experience in which he witnessed his fiancé being killed and dying in his arms. Following this event, Josh has experienced recurring memories of the events and reliving it as if it is happening all over again. He has experienced nightmares almost every night, and quit his job due to his symptoms…

Project management plans may differ based on an organizations size or style, by project type or cost, or even based on the client and project manager relationship. Therefore, there are many factors that may affect whether a project management plan is written at a summary level or detailed, or if subsidiary plans are necessary (Project Management, 2013). The project management plan is an extremely crucial tool, as it is often relied upon as the primary document to manage the project. It is…

considered to be an actual diagnosis. The name was changed to reflect the…

in cases of chronic myeloid leukemia where the Philadelphia chromosome is identified allowing for treatment. 4. The investigations involved under this system are more advanced and complex hence, being time consuming resulting in a delay in making diagnosis. Complex process involved in immunophenotyping are very sensitive and can be used for the detection of minimal residual disease therefore, indicating that it has good diagnostic, therapeutical and prognostic implications (Salem & Abd…

foreign ideas and concepts. The diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses across the world vary from that of Western Culture; thus, it becomes difficult to define the nature of a disorder as it pertains to each individual culture. There is a tendency of miscommunication of the language as well as a variance in the causations of the disorders that create a cultural barrier. In order to compare mental illnesses and determine the most efficient psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, the…

therefor they were not properly diagnosing their patients. Psychiatrists during the 1970’s were being bombarded with a copious amount of shell-shocked soldiers causing them to be dependent on the diagnosis of PTSD and schizophrenia causing them to…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and perplexing endocrine disorder of women in their reproductive years. It is a heterogenous syndrome which is characterized by persistent hyperandrogenic chronic anovulation frequently associated with hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, resulting in menstrual irregularity , infertility and hirsuitism. Over the years investigators began to study the etiopathogenesis of this disorder and through many modifications of terminology the condition has…

If the results of your pap smear test are normal but the cervix is still atypical and you have other risk factors, as well, your doctor may ask you to return in approximately three months for a second pap smear test to confirm the diagnosis. To find out whether and where cancer cells are on the surface of the cervix, a colonoscopy or a cervical biopsy may come into play. A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), is a test that may be necessary for further examination of the…

in many parts of the world. It is likely that the 2009 H1N1 virus will continue to spread for years to come, like a regular seasonal influenza virus." (CDC, 2010). Transmission According to the CDC (2010), influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is nubile when it comes to transmission and spread. "…each year in the United States, approximately 5-20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized with flu-related complications; and about 36,000…

have been termed, “tics”. These tics, or symptoms, usually occur in main areas of the body, and are most prevalent during early adolescence (Tourette Association of America, 2015). There is significant research being evaluated globally focusing on diagnosis, treatment options for the future of TS, and related statistics to help understand this disorder to a higher degree. Symptoms During childhood, or anytime before the age of 18 is when the involuntary movements or verbalizations…