Assignment: Controversy Associated With Dissociative Disorders Assignment: Controversy Associated With Dissociative Disorders The DSM-5 is a diagnostic tool. It has evolved over the decades, as have the classifications and criteria within its pages. It is used not just for diagnosis, however, but also for billing, access to services, and legal cases. Not all practitioners are in agreement…
NRNP – 6665 Week 9: Dissociative Disorders NRNP – 6665 Week 9: Dissociative Disorders Have you ever been driving and realized you don’t remember the last few minutes of driving? Or have you gotten so wrapped up in a book or movie that you lose some awareness of your surroundings? These are examples of common…
NRNP – 6665 Week 8: Neurodevelopmental Disorders Example Subjective: CC (chief complaint): “My boss has accelerated job deadlines, which puts a lot of pressure on me, and makes me feel like I can’t concentrate.” The patient reports HPI: Mr. Harold Brown, a 60-year-old male patient, comes to the psychiatric clinic for an evaluation after his…
Assignment: Diagnosing, and Treating Patients With Neurocognitive Disorders Assignment: Diagnosing, and Treating Patients With Neurocognitive Disorders Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) such as delirium, dementia, and amnestic disorders are more prevalent in older adults. As the population ages and as life expectancy in the United States continues to increase, the incidence of…