Ann Harris

For each case study, you will complete a descriptive diagnosis using tools you select from the list of assessment tools provided later in the assignment. Each case requires the following information to be addressed:

• Identify presenting concerns from the client’s perspective as described in the video and accompanying narrative. Include relevant cultural and systemic considerations that frame the client’s presentation.
• Describe what information is still needed to make a differential diagnosis and evaluate how at least one assessment tool, which is listed in the List of Assessment Tools resource, will aid in obtaining that information. The Differential Diagnosis Decision Tree may be helpful to guide this process.
• Present DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes, including relevant V and Z codes.
• Provide a descriptive rationale for the DSM diagnosis that best fits the information provided including relevant ICD codes. This should be written in a narrative form using complete sentences. Support your rationale with scholarly sources. Optional readings found in the course syllabus may be particularly relevant.
• Determine if a medication consultation is appropriate and provide a rationale with support from scholarly sources.

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Review paper guidelines on page requirements and number of sources required. Unless citing a classic work, aim to cite research articles and texts published within the past 5 years. Optional articles in the course syllabus can be located by entering the title of the article in the search tool Summon found on the main page of the Capella Library. When you finish writing your paper, re-read it to check for errors and make sure your ideas flow well. A helpful tip is to read your paper aloud to yourself. Please submit your papers to turnitin to avoid plagiarism and improve the originality in your writing. Also, remember as a Capella learner you have FREE access through iGuide to personal tutoring services with Smarthinking.com.

Presenting Concerns: Case of Jenny

Provide a summary of the most relevant symptoms that seem to be causing Jenny the most distress or danger because they deviate from normal and represent dysfunction. Include how these symptoms may have a biological or neurological basis. The Distinguished criterion is,

“Identifies the main symptoms observed in people who are experiencing psychological disorders and provides specific examples to support the explanation”.  This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph.

Differential Diagnosis: Case of Jenny

Summarize how you moved through the process of selecting the diagnoses that are possibilities that need to be considered. Use the appropriate decision tree from the
Differential diagnosis by the trees: DSM-5 handbook of differential diagnosis.

The Distinguished criterion is, “Identifies the methods used for differential diagnosis in two case studies including the application of a DSM decision tree”. This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph.
Symptom Checklists: Case of Jenny

You are encourage to consider the List of Assessment Tools at the end of this docment described in the optional articles listed. The Distinguished criterion is “Describes the application of specific symptom checklists appropriate to each case with clear connection to the differential diagnosis”.

Systemic Assessments: Case of Jenny

You are encouraged to select an assessment described in Hamilton and Carr (2016) assuming that Jenny presents for treatment with her mother. The Distinguished criterion is “Describe the application of specific assessments relevant to marriage, couple, and family counseling appropriate to each case supported by scholarly literature”.
DSM and ICD Diagnosis: Case of Jenny

Address the Distinguished criterion, “Applies the current DSM and ICD to the diagnosis of a focus client seen in family counseling and an additional family member, and providing support for diagnostic choices”.   List the code for both the current DSM and ICD. A chart listing ICD codes that correspond to DSM can be found at: https://www.psychiatry.org. After you list the diagnosis and applicable V or Z codes that provide a context, explain how you came to decide the diagnosis is appropriate in a paragraph.
Medication Referral/Consultation: Case of Jenny

Address the Distinguished criterion, “Describes the role of psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation and incorporates relevant examples”. Describe whether a referral for a medication consultation is appropriate for Jenny specifically. This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph citing scholarly sources.

Presenting Concerns: Case of Marisol
Provide a summary of the most relevant symptoms that seem to be causing Marisol the most distress or danger because they deviate from normal and represent dysfunction. Include how these symptoms may have a biological or neurological basis. The Distinguished criterion is,
“Identifies the main symptoms observed in people who are experiencing psychological disorders and provides specific examples to support the explanation”.  This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph.

Differential Diagnosis: Case of Marisol
Summarize how you moved through the process of selecting the diagnoses that are possibilities that need to be considered. Use the appropriate decision tree at from the Differential diagnosis by the trees: DSM-5 handbook of differential diagnosis.
The Distinguished criterion is, “Identifies the methods used for differential diagnosis in two case studies including the application of a DSM decision tree”. This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph.
Symptom Checklists: Case of Marisol
You are encourage to consider the List of Assessment Tools at the end of this docment described in the optional articles listed. The Distinguished criterion is “Describes the application of specific symptom checklists appropriate to each case with clear connection to the differential diagnosis”.

Systemic Assessments: Case of Marisol
You are encouraged to select an assessment described in Hamilton and Carr (2016) assuming that Marisol presents for treatment with her brother and parents. The Distinguished criterion is “Describe the application of specific assessments relevant to marriage, couple, and family counseling appropriate to each case supported by scholarly literature”.
DSM and ICD Diagnosis: Case of Marisol
Address the Distinguished criterion, “Applies the current DSM and ICD to the diagnosis of a focus client seen in family counseling and an additional family member, and providing support for diagnostic choices”.   List the code for both the current DSM and ICD. A chart listing ICD codes that correspond to DSM can be found at the APA website listed in the assignment resources. After you list the diagnosis and applicable V or Z codes that provide a context, explain how you came to decide the diagnosis is appropriate in a paragraph.

Medication Referral/Consultation: Case of Marisol
Address the Distinguished criterion, “Describes the role of psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation and incorporates relevant examples”. Describe whether a referral for a medication consultation is appropriate for Marisol specifically. This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph citing scholarly sources.
References
Hamilton, E., & Carr, A. (2016). Systematic review of Self‐Report family assessment measures. Family Process, 55(1), 16-30. doi:16)10.1111/famp.12200
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