Decision Tree Assignment

Decision Tree Assignment

Here is a general framework for what I am looking for on the decision tree assignments.

Provide an introduction to the disease state discussed in the case. I am looking for a high-level summary that briefly describes the key aspects of that disease state. I do not want several pages of information related to the diagnosis of the disease state.

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Provide a high-level summary of the important pieces of information from the case-study that is presented. I do not want the entire case study presented. The goal is that you would be able to give your essay to someone that does not know anything about the assignment and for that individual to be able to understand the purpose of your essay. Again….focus on the important pieces of information that will help you make your decision.

You also want to mention the purpose of the assignment. This can be brief.

Decision Point 1, 2, and 3.

At each decision point, list the options that are presented and describe your rationale for choosing the option you chose.

I do not want general answers….”I chose sertraline because sertraline is an SSRI and SSRIs are approved for depression/anxiety”. I want VERY SPECIFIC reasons you chose the option you chose. These reasons must be backed by good evidence. Feel free to include studies comparing agents, side effects, dosing, patient considerations, therapeutic practice guidelines, comorbid conditions, etc….  You will also need to explain your rationale for not choosing the other two options.  This is very important in your learning. Please remember that you will have MANY more medications to chose from than three in clinical practice. When you make your choice, you also need to describe your goals of treatment. What do you want to achieve by initiating the therapy you picked. Again….be specific. Defend your choices like you are in a courtroom. Decision Tree Assignment.

After each decision, you will be presented with the outcome of that decision. You need to discuss how that outcome was what you expected or if it was different than what you expected and why.

You will do the above for all three decision points.

You need to use evidence to support your rationale. [Support your rationale with a minimum of three academic resources. While you may use the course text to support your rationale, it will not count toward the resource requirement. Credible reference material only will be accepted. Sites such as WebMD and drugs.com (among others) will not be counted.]

Don’t forget to include information related to the ethical considerations and how they might impact your treatment plan and communication with your clients. Decision Tree Assignment.

In summary: What needs to be in your essay.

Introduction regarding disease state
High-level summary of patient case
Purpose of the essay statement

Decision 1
What options were listed
What option did you choose?
Why did you select that option?
Why didn’t you select the other two options?
What was your goal of treatment
Was the outcome what you expected? Why?

Decision 2
What options were listed
What option did you choose?
Why did you select that option?
Why didn’t you select the other two options?
What was your goal of treatment
Was the outcome what you expected? Why?

Decision 3
What options were listed
What option did you choose?
Why did you select that option?
Why didn’t you select the other two options?
What was your goal of treatment
Was the outcome what you expected? Why?

Conclusion with Ethical considerations

***Do not use the start over button and complete several different times. That is not the point. If you do use the START OVER button, I do not want your paper to reflect this. I have had students do it multiple times and address incorrect outcomes in their paper. Decision Tree Assignment. I have also had students submit a paper that defends using all three options presented at decision point number one. You will need to click the option to move to the next screen which will provide you with the outcome and the options for the next decision point.  You will receive a ZERO on the assignment if you do not follow the instructions correctly. I had a handful of students last semester complete the assignment incorrectly.  Please ask questions if you do not understand. Decision Tree Assignment.