Determine what (if any) additional testing you would order and how this would be helpful in clarifying the diagnosis. Finally, explain recommendations for the patient/family for ongoing functioning (social, occupational and academic, if applicable).

Week 5 Discussion

Identify the patient’s symptoms and the available demographic and historical data.

Discuss your differential diagnosis and provide a thorough basis for any diagnoses you have included.

Determine what (if any) additional testing you would order and how this would be helpful in clarifying the diagnosis.
Finally, explain recommendations for the patient/family for ongoing functioning (social, occupational and academic, if applicable).