Address risk factors as appropriate. Consider age-appropriate preventive health screening.

Below is the template you are to follow when developing your management plan. Also, always be sure to complete the EMR on the case. Use this template with each case. It is not a SOAP format as that is not required. Points will be deducted for not utilizing the template.

THIS SECTION IS 30 POINTS!!! Follow the bullet points below. Copy and answer each bullet point on a word document and cut and paste your responses to the management section!

• Primary      Diagnosis and ICD-10 code: Also include any      procedural codes.
• 3-5 Differential Diagnoses- Why? What made you select each one as a DDX? How      did you rule out? This would be a good area to include references.
• Additional laboratory and diagnostic tests: It may be necessary to establish or evaluate a      condition. Some tests, such as MRI, may require prior authorization from      the patient’s insurance carrier.
• Consults: referrals      to specialists, therapists (physical, occupational), counselors, or other      professionals. If you are sending it to the hospital, what orders would      you write for a direct admit?
• Therapeutic modalities: pharmacological      and nonpharmacological management.
• Health Promotion: Address risk factors as appropriate. Consider      age-appropriate preventive health screening.
• Patient education: Explanations and advice given to patient and      family members.