Diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis
Compare the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis
1.Bipolar I Disorder with rapid cycling
- Cyclothymic Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder
and explain what DSM-5 criteria rules out the differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis. Explain the critical-thinking process that led you to the primary diagnosis you selected. Include pertinent positives and pertinent negatives
Discuss legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), social determinates of health, health promotion, and disease prevention that takes into consideration patient factors (such as age (27), ethnic group (White female, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.) from a PMHNP scope of practice