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1. Discussion: Differential diagnosis and critical-thinking
Discussion: Differential diagnosis and critical-thinkingDiscussion: Differential diagnosis and
critical-thinkingDevelop a Focused SOAP Note, including your differential diagnosis and
critical-thinking process to formulate a primary diagnosis. Incorporate the following into
your responses in the template:· Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding
their chief complaint and symptomatology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the
duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their symptoms impacting their
functioning in life?· Objective: What observations did you make during the psychiatric
assessment?· Assessment: Discuss the patient’s mental status examination results. What
were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses with ing
evidence, listed in order from highest to lowest priority. Compare the DSM-5 diagnostic
criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5 criteria rules out the
differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis. Explain the critical-thinking process that
led you to the primary diagnosis you selected. Include pertinent positives and pertinent
negatives for the specific patient case.· Plan: What is your plan for psychotherapy? What is
your plan for treatment and management, including alternative therapies? Include
pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, alternative therapies, and follow-up
parameters as well as a rationale for this treatment and management plan. Also incorporate
one health promotion activity and one patient education strategy.· Reflection notes: What
would you do differently with this client if you could conduct the session again? Discuss
what your next intervention would be if you were able to follow up with this patient.?Also
include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate
critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), health promotion, and
disease prevention that takes into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group,
etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.).** Four
references required** No plagiarism** Primary diagnosis is BIPOLAR DISORDER, will
require two additional diagnoses to rule out.Thank youORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED,
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