Etiology and Treatment

Assignment 2: LASA: Etiology and Treatment

In M3 Assignment 2 RA, you reviewed a case study about Jessica, made primary and secondary diagnoses, and identified differential diagnoses for each principal and secondary diagnosis. The skills you developed and the feedback you received after completing this required assignment, will significantly help you in completing the following LASA. For example, both assignments (RA and LASA), require you to complete similar tasks such as identifying the principal and secondary diagnoses, providing rationale for the diagnoses, and offering differential (alternative) diagnoses.

In this assignment, you will discuss the etiology and treatment of your principal and secondary diagnoses for the following case study using a minimum of five peer-reviewed sources on etiology and a minimum of five peer-reviewed sources on treatment. Your paper should have separate sections for the etiology of each principal and secondary diagnosis, therapeutic modalities for each principal and secondary diagnosis, justification of the selected therapeutic modalities for the disorders, application of the treatment for the disorders, and a reference page for your sources. Your citations and references should be in APA style, and your paper should be 8–10 pages in length.

Click here to read the second case study (Psychological Evaluation for Homer Brine).

Once you read the case, complete the following tasks:

• Identify a principal and secondary diagnosis for the assigned case study with rationale for each diagnosis.
• Describe multiple elements of the etiology for the principal and secondary diagnoses. Explain how the etiology contributed to each (principal and secondary) diagnosis.
• Identify a specific therapeutic modality for each principal and secondary diagnosis.
• Apply therapeutic modality to treat each of the principal and secondary diagnoses in the case study.
• Identify at least one differential (alternate) diagnosis for the principal and secondary diagnoses.
• Discuss key cultural factors that may influence diagnosis and treatment.

Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Include citations in text and at the end of the document in the correct APA format.

Submission Details:

• By the due date assigned, save your diagnoses as M5_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc and submit the document to the Submissions Area.

LASA is worth 300 points and will be graded according to the following rubric.

Because this assignment is worth 30% of your overall grade in the course, it is particularly important to view the rubric for additional clarity on the requirements and point values for each component of the assignment.

Assignment Component	Proficient	Maximum Points
Identify a principal and secondary diagnosis for the assigned case study with rationale for each diagnosis.	Identifies at least one principal and one secondary diagnosis that are rationally linked to the case provided. Provides detailed information about how diagnoses were reached and how the client’s symptoms fit the diagnostic criteria. Evidence is presented in a logical manner that builds a solid case which supports diagnostic impressions.	48
Describe multiple elements of the etiology for the principal and secondary diagnoses. Explain how the etiology contributed to each (principal & secondary) diagnosis.	Presents a clear understanding of the possible origins of the principal and secondary diagnoses. Demonstrates ability to integrate and conceptualize all of the information presented. Clearly states how the diagnoses/ presenting issue began (ETIOLOGY) and what may be maintaining them.	48
Identify a specific therapeutic modality for each principal and secondary diagnoses.	Chooses a viable therapeutic modality that has applications to the principal and secondary diagnoses and is appropriate for the client.	48
Apply therapeutic modality to treat each of the principal and secondary diagnoses in the case study.	Demonstrates a clear application of the selected therapeutic modality for treatment of the principal and secondary diagnoses of the person in the vignette.	48
Identify at least one differential (alternate) diagnosis for the primary and secondary diagnosis.	Clearly discusses other diagnoses (differential diagnoses) that were ruled-out as well as specific reasons for eliminating these diagnoses.	32
Discussed key cultural factors that may influence diagnosis and treatment.	Describes cultural factors that may influence the diagnoses and identifies cultural issues that may require additional exploration. Outlines how the cultural factors influence treatment options.	48
Academic Writing
Writing is generally clear and in an organized manner. It demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and generally displays accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation. Errors are few, isolated, and do not interfere with reader’s comprehension. Citations in text and at the end of the document are in correct APA format.	Writing is generally clear and in an organized manner. It demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and generally displays accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation. Errors are few, isolated, and do not interfere with reader’s comprehension. Citations in text and at the end of the document are in correct APA format.