01 Oct Discuss what diagnosis you are using the tool for, how to score the tool, and support use of the tool with evidence and rationale.
Unit 6 Assignment – Diagnostic Tools Paper
Due Feb 20 by 11:59pm Points 60 Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file upload
Instructions
Write a 4-5 page paper describing the use of a specific screening tool. Discuss what diagnosis you are using the tool for, how to score the tool, and support use of the tool with evidence and rationale. Next, develop a treatment plan for the patient based on your findings in the diagnostic test and interpretation.
Sections should include:
Introduction to the diagnostic tool
Discussion of Tool: why it is used, how, and for what diagnosis
Discussion of Interpretation of Scoring for the Tool
Treatment Plan for patient with positive results from the tool, include non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, patient education, additional testing required, and follow-up as needed.
