Reference no: EM133710090
Assignment: Diagnostic Tools
Instructions
Write a 5 page paper describing the use of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) tool. Discuss what
A. Diagnosis you are using the tool for,
B. How to score the tool,
C. Support use of the tool with evidence and rationale.
D. Next, develop a treatment plan for the patient based on your findings in the diagnostic test and interpretation.
Sections should include:
A. Introduction to the diagnostic tool
B. Discussion of Tool: why it is used, how, and for what diagnosis
C. Discussion of Interpretation of Scoring for the Tool
D. Treatment Plan for patient with positive results from the tool, include non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, patient education, additional testing required, and follow-up as needed.