Consider whether experiences of psychosis-related symptoms are always indicative of a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Think about alternative diagnoses for psychosis-related symptoms.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from this patient.
Consider what interview questions you would need to ask this patient.
Identify at least three possible differential diagnoses for the patient.
Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomology 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 supporting evidence, listed in order from highest priority to lowest priority. Compare the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5-TR 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.
Reflection notes: What would you do differently with this client if you could conduct the session over? 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 taking into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.).
CASE STUDY
Name: Ms. Fatima Branning
Gender: female
Age: 28 years old
T- 98.4 P- 82 R 18 124/74 Ht 5’0 Wt 118lbs
Background: Raised by parents, lives alone in Coronado, CA. Only child. Works as an
administrative assistance in car sales, has a bachelor’s in hospitality. Has medical history of
scoliosis, currently treated with chiropractic care. Guarded and declined to discuss past
psychiatric history. Denied family mental health issues, declined to allow you to speak to parents
for collaborative information. Allergies: latex; menses regular, no birth control
Symptom Media. (Producer). (2016). Training title 9 [Video].
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