Steps to Determine a Diagnosis

Steps to Determine a Diagnosis

Patient Centered Care: Health Services and Settings Encountered by a Patient with a Critical Illness. (CLO 2, 5) (20 points)

Please review the scenario provided in the below case study:

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Next, consider a patient who has a severe but undiagnosed disease, illness, or injury. Based on your knowledge of this disease, illness, or injury, ask yourself the following questions:

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• What      steps might the patient have to go through to determine a diagnosis?,
• What      types of health care settings and services might they be exposed to during      this process?,
• What      barriers or challenges might they encounter when attempting to access and      pay for health services in these settings?,
• How      might the patient’s experience differ in health settings with high quality      service vs. low quality service?,
• Post      your answer adding insights based on Jim’s experience from the case study      as well as your own personal or professional experiences.
  

  Steps to Determine a Diagnosis

• Your      initial Discussion Board posts  should be at minimum 250      words.  You are expected to conduct independent research on the      subject and use two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. Provide      in-text citations and list of references to support your post as required.

1. Initial Consultation: The patient typically begins by visiting a primary care physician or a healthcare provider. During this consultation, they discuss their symptoms, medical history, and any relevant family history.
2. Physical Examination: The healthcare provider conducts a physical examination to assess the patient’s condition, looking for signs that may indicate a particular health issue.
3. Diagnostic Testing: Based on the initial evaluation, the provider may order diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, imaging studies (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans), or other specialized tests to gather more information about the patient’s health.