The case should be an unusual diagnosis, or a complex case that required in-depth evaluation on the student’s part. The case should be posted in the SOAP format, with references for the patient diagnosis, differential diagnoses (there should be at least 3), and the treatment plan. Notes will be graded as “pass/fail”. In order to receive grade points for SOAP notes, the notes must be approved by the deadlines specified on the course assignments page. The student will lose the opportunity for points on any SOAP notes not approved by the specified deadlines. The posting does not have to be written in Ace homework tutors – APA format, but should be written with correct spelling and grammar. References should be in Ace homework tutors – APA format. The selected references should reflect current evidence – dated within the past 5 years.
Treatment Recommendations for Major Depressive Disorder in Older Adults
Treatment Recommendations for Major Depressive Disorder in Older Adults Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in older adults presents unique challenges due to age-related physiological changes, comorbidities, and potential drug interactions. This paper examines evidence-based treatments for MDD in the geriatric population, including an FDA-approved drug, an off-label medication, and a nonpharmacological intervention. FDA-Approved Drug: Sertraline Sertraline, […]
