Diagnosis

gradual, open-ended and unbiased questions so that Cal felt more comfortable opening up and answering questions honestly. Dr. Luce’s diagnosis was based on his personal theory and research – that despite having XY chromosomes, Cal’s primary gender was the gender assigned at birth (a female). It also seemed like common practice at the time to hide a sensitive diagnosis from a patient. Dr. Luce should have been honest with Cal, explaining the condition instead of taking it upon himself to assign…

Since my first few weeks of outpatient therapy, I’ve heard that my diagnosis does not define me, that I am more than my diagnosis. While I understand that to a degree, I know that what I deal with is a large part of my current identity along with who I am as a person. My identity strongly revolves around it and I cannot pretend that it does not shape my life. In 8th grade I was put into an outpatient program at a local hospital for having suicidal thoughts. At this time, I did not know what I…

with the mother and not disclose her daughter information, but only until her regular physician came back. I think once the patient’s physician returned from out of town, he should have spoken with the mother about informing her daughter about her diagnosis rather than keeping it confidential. This way they can determine how they want to further the daughter’s treatment. Unless the daughter does not want to know any information, then I believe he can just keep it between the mother for now. So,…

thrive, poor feeding, lethargy and cyanosis. Adult patients present with fatigue, exertional dyspnea and recurrent lower respiratory tract infections (5), although children with this condition have higher incidence of respiratory complications (7). Diagnosis requires careful history, physical examination and appropriate imaging studies. Physical examination may demonstrate a prominent precordial bulge (in patients with large left to right shunt), a systolic murmur or diastolic rumble. Aortic and…

states Grove & Vrieze (2009), acquires a base rate score (BR score) and targets the area of differential diagnosis among other patients with correlating psychopathology. The scales used in the outcome of the test are highly relevant to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Therefore, the MCMI-iii is used to assist counselors and therapists in making a psychological diagnosis. The inventory consists of 175 true or false questions and roughly takes the…

A study by Brendan Reilly found had a diagnosis not been found on a thorough exam it would not have been found by diagnostic testing. The physical exam can provide essential clues to direct further testing if needed. To further illustrate this thought process involved diagnosing appendicitis…

Multiple Sclerosis in itself is considered a secret. This disease has no one condition, and it varies among people. MS has no cure or cause for sure.1 The symptoms are very different, and it could become serious or less serious, it could come for once and never come again. For these reasons, diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is not straightforward, however, there are several tests that could determine whether you have it or not. The first one is the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). MRI is a…

much oxygen in the blood in order to find if the patient is ill. Urine antigen test is another test that shows the existence of any bacteria causing pneumonia by analyzing a urine sample. As a consequence, tests are recommended to assist the diagnosis of pneumonia since a lot of information about pneumonia infections are gotten (4). To conclude, A lot of people around the world endure suffering from pneumonia, and it becomes consequently a worldwide problem. pneumonia is an inflammation…

The advantages of using a screening instrument to access and diagnose substance user disorder is helpful to a counselor by able to determine what treatment plan will work for her client. A advantages that a counselor also gets with screening instruments is that they are able to see how often the client is having problems with the abuse. Getting as much information with the screening instruments helps get a better picture and also helps the client. According to Cacciola et al. "The addiction…

family and/or marriage counseling to help acquire coping skills for raising a child with intellectual developmental disorder and special needs. 2.2-5 How would you diagnose Carlos’ problems? Please list the symptoms that are supportive of your diagnosis. 318.2 (F73) Profound Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder) and 315.8 (F88) Global Developmental Delay Symptoms: -Unresponsiveness is not due to hearing problems. Hearing tested normal. -Since birth Carlos has been…