on your scalp only or they also occur on other part of your body such as on the back, buttocks, or the extremities?” • “Does the skin issue occur when you are stressed or when you go outside for leisure activities? Do you have any other associated symptoms such as fever?” • “How does this skin issue affect your daily life, at home, work or school?” • “You are engaged to be married and just recently started your grad school. How do you feel about them? Do you feel anxious, stressed, depressed or lonely since you are having this skin issue at moment like this?” • “How do you think the condition is affecting your relationship with your partner, family, friends, etc.?” • “How are you coping with the condition? Are you taking any medication for treatment? What makes the condition worse or better?” • “Do any other members in your family suffer from the same problems as yours?” • “Do you use tobacco or alcohol?” I have chosen to use the problem-oriented medical record (POMR) with “SOAP” notes (subjective data, objective data, assessment and plan) to organize the data. The POMR consists of comprehensive health history, complete physical examination, problem list, assessment and plan, baseline and problem-directed laboratory and radiologic imaging studies, and progress notes (Ball, Dains, Flynn, Solomon, & Stewart, 2015). I would use the OLDCARTS i.e. onset, location duration, character, aggravating/associated factors, relieving factors, temporal factors, and severity of symptoms to…
chairman of IBM said, “Nothing so conclusively proves a man’s ability to lead others, as what he does from day to day to lead himself.” In my current position, the best things I can do to strengthen and improve the teaching profession are to teach to the best of my abilities, be a professional, maintain a positive attitude, keep my focus student-centered, and influence other teachers to do the same. One of my fellow teachers, Mrs. Pam Parris, and her exceptional children’s class, sponsor an…
Study 1 was about the “Positive Future fantasies and Symptoms of Depression in College Students” (Oettingen et al, 2016, p.2). The researchers examined the relations between positive future fantasies and symptoms of depression in 88 college students, concurrently and longitudinally. The students completed one measure at the beginning of the school semester and another one at the end. The students were given 12 open scenarios. Four of them was related to achievement, 4 to interpersonal…
The comprehensive history and physical examination (H&P) is made up of the following nine major components: history of present illness (HPI), past medical history (PMH), family history, psychosocial, review of systems (ROS), physical examination, laboratory data, problem list, and treatment plan. The HPI section addresses the current problem for which the patient is seeking care for and its chronological development up to the present time. The elements need to be documented are location,…
care about school. Donny not prioritizing homework as something important shows that he can’t be trusted to do because of his lack of interest. Donny is too prideful of how his peers see him get over this unliked activity. Secondly, his teachers don't trust him to listen in school and study for test telling Donny in class “ ‘Hadn’t you better be listening instead of talking?’ ‘That’s okay, Miss Evans, he says. I have a tutor now.’ ” (5). Having a tutor allows Donny to have a sudden belief that…
1. What specifically would you assess for on physical exam? How would you document the lesions? It is important when doing an assessment to gather as much information as possible in order to attain the appropriate diagnosis and treatment for the patient (Watkins, 2014). Knowing when the lesions first appeared and whether they have altered themselves as well as if there are any associated symptoms can allow the healthcare practitioner to have confidence in their diagnosis. Asking the patient if…
-Diagnosis: According to Sander (2018) the diagnosis of acanthosis nigricans (AN) is typically from the physical examination. However, if the provider is unsure, the provider can obtain a skin biopsy. The results of a skin biopsy indicative of acanthosis nigricans will have findings of hyperkeratosis, epidermal papillomatosis, and mild acanthosis. The dermis may have a small amount of lymphocytes, plasma cells, and neutrophils, but it should not have a large amount of these cells, for it is not…
When it comes to examining injuries, the two main settings where evaluations are performed are in the athletic training room and on the field. Although they both follow the same examination process, an on the field injury is more crucial and emergent. When it comes to acute examinations on the field, the first step is a primary survey of the injury which is then followed by a secondary survey if necessary. The purpose of the primary survey is to rule out life threatening injuries and starts…
Interpersonal Communications Final Exam Take-Home Essay: “Science Says Lasting Relationships Come Down To 2 Basic Traits” by Emily Esfahani Smith describes and puts into perspective the areas in which long-term relationships are doomed to fail or succeed. However, it is not just romantic relationships which can be based on this article. It can also include family and friendships. Within the following essay, I will describe the ways in which this article and its contents and points can also…
Type your name here Type your name here Before you begin, save this document to your computer. You will need to submit your answers in the area indicated below. | The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a national law that protects a patient’s rights to privacy. As a Medical Administrative Assistant, it is important for you to understand and uphold this law to protect your patients’ health information. In this assignment, you will practice applying HIPAA…