This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreate documentation in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Template about the patient you selected. In the Subjective section, provide: • Chief complaint• History of present illness (HPI)• Past psychiatric history• Medication trials and current medications• Psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis• Pertinent substance use, family psychiatric/substance use, social, and medical history• Allergies• ROS | 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The response throughly and accurately describes the patient's subjective complaint, history of present illness, past psychiatric history, medication trials and current medications, psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis, pertinent histories, allergies, and review of all systems that would inform a differential diagnosis. | 17 to >15.0 pts Good The response accurately describes the patient's subjective complaint, history of present illness, past psychiatric history, medication trials and current medications, psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis, pertinent histories, allergies, and review of all systems that would inform a differential diagnosis. | 15 to >13.0 pts Fair The response describes the patient's subjective complaint, history of present illness, past psychiatric history, medication trials and current medications, psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis, pertinent histories, allergies, and review of all systems that would inform a differential diagnosis, but is somewhat vague or contains minor innacuracies. | 13 to >0 pts Poor The response provides an incomplete or inaccurate description of the patient's subjective complaint, history of present illness, past psychiatric history, medication trials and current medications, psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis, pertinent histories, allergies, and review of all systems that would inform a differential diagnosis. Or, subjective documentation is missing. | | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn the Objective section, provide:• Physical exam documentation of systems pertinent to the chief complaint, HPI, and history• Diagnostic results, including any labs, imaging, or other assessments needed to develop the differential diagnoses. | 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The response thoroughly and accurately documents the patient's physical exam for pertinent systems. Diagnostic tests and their results are thoroughly and accurately documented. | 17 to >15.0 pts Good The response accurately documents the patient's physical exam for pertinent systems. Diagnostic tests and their results are accurately documented. | 15 to >13.0 pts Fair Documentation of the patient's physical exam is somewhat vague or contains minor innacuracies. Diagnostic tests and their results are documented but contain minor innacuracies. | 13 to >0 pts Poor The response provides incomplete or inaccurate documentation of the patient's physical exam. Systems may have been unnecessarily reviewed, or, objective documentation is missing. | | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn the Assessment section, provide:• Results of the mental status examination, presented in paragraph form.• At least three differentials with supporting evidence. List them from top priority to least 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. | 25 to >22.0 pts Excellent The response thoroughly and accurately documents the results of the mental status exam. ...Response lists at least three distinctly different and detailed possible disorders in order of priority for a differential diagnosis of the patient in the assigned case study, and it provides a thorough, accurate, and detailed justification for each of the disorders selected. | 22 to >19.0 pts Good The response accurately documents the results of the mental status exam. ... Response lists at least three distinctly different and detailed possible disorders in order of priority for a differential diagnosis of the patient in the assigned case study, and it provides an accurate justification for each of the disorders selected. | 19 to >17.0 pts Fair The response documents the results of the mental status exam with some vagueness or inaccuracy. ... Response lists at least three different possible disorders for a differential diagnosis of the patient and provides a justification for each, but may contain some vagueness or inaccuracy. | 17 to >0 pts Poor The response provides an incomplete or inaccurate description of the results of the mental status exam and explanation of the differential diagnoses. Or, assessment documentation is missing. | | 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflect on this case. Discuss what you learned and what you might do differently. Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), social determinates of health, 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.). | 10 to >8.0 pts Excellent Reflections are thorough, thoughtful, and demonstrate critical thinking. | 8 to >7.0 pts Good Reflections demonstrate critical thinking. | 7 to >6.0 pts Fair Reflections are somewhat general or do not demonstrate critical thinking. | 6 to >0 pts Poor Reflections are incomplete, inaccurate, or missing. | | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvide at least three evidence-based, peer-reviewed journal articles or evidenced-based guidelines that relate to this case to support your diagnostics and differential diagnoses. Be sure they are current (no more than 5 years old). | 15 to >13.0 pts Excellent The response provides at least three current, evidence-based resources from the literature to support the assessment and diagnosis of the patient in the assigned case study. The resources reflect the latest clinical guidelines and provide strong justification for decision making. | 13 to >11.0 pts Good The response provides at least three current, evidence-based resources from the literature that appropriately support the assessment and diagnosis of the patient in the assigned case study. | 11 to >10.0 pts Fair Three evidence-based resources are provided to support assessment and diagnosis of the patient in the assigned case study, but they may only provide vague or weak justification. | 10 to >0 pts Poor Two or fewer resources are provided to support assessment and diagnosis decisions. The resources may not be current or evidence based. | | 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—Paragraph development and organization:Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria. ...Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. | 4 to >3.5 pts Good Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet they are brief and not descriptive. ...Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. | 3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. ... Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%-79% of the time. | 3 to >0 pts Poor No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided. ... Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity less than 60% of the time. | | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and punctuation | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors | 4 to >3.0 pts Good Contains a few (one or two) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors | 3 to >2.0 pts Fair Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors | 2 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ five) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding | | 5 pts |