#1 Case Study of Pseudo-patient
For this assignment you are to develop your own case study on schizophrenia. Then, write a fictional case study of a pseudo-patient manifesting this disorder. Your paper must include a description of at least 5 specific symptoms of the disorder. The entire paper must be a minimum of 300 words (Max 500 words), written in 12-point font, and be referenced in APA format. You have been provided with multiple resources and you can use outside resources. A minimum of 3-5 resources are required. Below is a template to be used for the completion of this assignment.
Patient Name: Write as “Person X” or “Mr. or Mrs. X”
Patient Age: Provide a hypothetical age.
Background Information: Include the pseudo-patients’ occupation, marital status, family situation/structure, childhood upbringing, etc.
Identification of the Disorder: Here identify the DSM-V-TR Diagnosis of your pseudo-patient.
Description of Symptoms: Here, in paragraph form, discuss in detail the patient’s presenting symptoms. Note: this should be the bulk of your paper. Remember to cite your sources using APA format. Do not hesitate to contact your instructor for assistance. Remember, make sure that any assistance is requested well in advance of the due date.
Ethical Concerns: Here discuss at least one specific ethical issue that is important to consider when presenting a case study (e.g., obtaining informed consent from a patient, confidentiality).
Bias: Here address how bias (e.g., stigma, stereotypes) might lead people to misunderstand the specific disorder that you have written about. Then, provide some suggestions for overcoming this bias.
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