Psychosocial history-presenting concerns-daily functioning

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Referral Information: Demographics: 70 year old, left-handed, Black, woman Born and raised in Louisville, KY She was referred for neuropsychological evaluation due to her family's complaints of memory problems over the past 2 years. She is also seeing a neurologist for weakness and balance problems. She lives alone.

Assignment: Come up with 3 differential diagnoses and a reason for each: What might be going on with this patient? What about the above information leads you to believe this?

List at least 3 questions you would want to ask this patient in a clinical interview to better understand her psychosocial history, presenting concerns, and daily functioning. Include the rationale for asking these questions.

List at least 3 pieces of information that you need from this patient's medical history to inform your differential diagnosis. Include the rationale for seeking this information.

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