01 Oct Diagnosis of Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders
Psychopathology and Diagnosis for Social Work Practice
Diagnosis of Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders
Post by Day 3 a 300- to 500-word response in which you address the following:
• Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis for the client. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10- CM code, specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention). Keep in mind a diagnosis covers the most recent 12 months.
• Explain the diagnosis by matching the symptoms identified in the case to the specific criteria for the diagnosis.
• Discuss other disorders you considered for this diagnosis and eliminated (the differential diagnoses).
• Describe an evidence-based assessment scale that would assist in ongoing validation of your diagnosis.
• Recommend a specific intervention and explain why this intervention may be effective in treating the client. Support your recommendation with scholarly references and resources.
By Day 6, respond to two colleagues who identified a different diagnosis or intervention in the following ways:
• Explain whether you agree with your colleague’s identified diagnosis and recommended treatment and why.
• Explain any additional factors that your colleague should take into consideration for treatment planning.
