Discuss reliability and validity of diagnosis A reliable and valid diagnosis is one which is correctly reasoned from a satisfying premise and agreed upon by psychiatrists using the same diagnosis system. However‚ there are many factors that make the process of determining a diagnosis intricate. For one to obtain a reliable and valid diagnosis‚ one has to be sure that the classification systems themselves are valid and reliable. Because the concept of abnormality is so complex it is particularly
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Parents should not use the results of a prenatal genetic test to determine if they will terminate the pregnancy. These tests are not completely accurate‚ and it is possible for a child to live a long and happy life with many genetic diseases. Also it is not morally correct to terminate a pregnancy. Prenatal genetic testing can reveal birth defects a child will have when born. It can result in parents getting the extra help their child will need and sometimes can save the child’s life because the
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Checkpoint: Determining Diagnosis Code Categories Wm. Victor Golden HCR 220 Aug 18‚ 2011 Instructor Charity Booker * A 68-year-old male presents to the office complaining of pronounced weakness on the right side of his body and slurred speech for the past 24 hours. Based on the examination‚ the physician orders an MRI to investigate a possible transient ischemic attack. The diagnosis category I would choose in this case would be Symptoms‚ Signs‚ and Ill-Defined Conditions—Codes 780–799
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Pre-natal massage When someone is pregnant‚ they suddenly take on more responsibility and undergo more pressure to take care of their health and their bodies. One of the common problems that occurs during pregnancy is pain. Now this pain can occur anywhere‚ but it is especially common in the back because of all the extra weight that is put on the body. Not only can getting a massage help ease the pain‚ but it can also help relieve stress and provide a lot of other benefits. How does a pre-natal massage
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There is often a long‚ drawn out diagnosis period when it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Because a lot of the symptoms (ex‚ abdominal pain‚ nausea‚ changes in bathroom habits) are non-specific‚ meaning they could be the result of any number of things‚ doctors kind of need to rule out a lot before making a diagnosis. This can be very frustrating for patients and their loved ones because without an official diagnosis of IBS‚ most doctors are reluctant to treat a patient. Obviously‚ without
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the impact of complex mental health needs on an individual; it talks about the impact on mental health services on an individual Dual diagnosis refers to a condition whereby an individual suffers from an enduring mental illness and at the same time struggles with a co-existing drug or alcohol dependency issues (DoH 2009). Rassool (2002) describes dual diagnosis as a complex mental health problem which is a broad expression characterized by the presence of two inter-reliant disorders. The substances
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Effects of Prenatal Substance Abuse Shiela Neumann Mohave Community College November 1‚ 2015 Submitted to Christi Carey Mohave Community College Abstract Prenatal substance abuse continues to be a problem in this country and exposes health and development risks for the developing fetus. Each year an estimated 400‚000-440‚000 infants (10-11% of all births) are affected by prenatal alcohol or illicit drug exposure (alcohol and drug). Almost all drugs are known to pass through the placenta
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are affected with birth defects in the US each year (Prenatal Nierneberg). Birth defects could be prevented or the parents could be ready for the possible outcomes after birth. The Federal government should legislate for more accessibility to prenatal genetic testing by increasing funding to testing facilities‚ increasing funding towards research for new forms of testing‚ and by reducing restrictions on physicians. The biggest issue for prenatal genetic testing is the attainability. Facilities that
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From Cherry (2012)‚ prenatal development refers to the changes that take place in human embryo or fetus since the period of conception until the birth of the child. This study was to examine the effect of cocaine use by pregnant mothers to the development of the fetus. The study involved an interview with a nurse since nurses are responsible for providing health care to pregnant women and even after the birth of the child. The effect of cocaine on children exposed to cocaine during their fetus development
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Diagnosis is the procedure of determining whether the particular problems afflicting an individual meet all the criteria for a psychological disorder‚ as set by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) (American Psychiatric Association‚ 2000). In contrast‚ ‘formulation’ is a process that draws up on psychological theory in order to create a working hypothesis or ‘best guess’ about the reasons and nature of the difficulties of the client‚ in the light of their relationships
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