Evaluation of Learning Objectives

Diagnosis Made Easier

Name:
E-mail address:

To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and submit it as part of the course assignment.

1. Explain the difference between “signs” and “symptoms” of an illness when considering a diagnosis. A B C D
2. Define and explain the term “differential diagnosis” when considering a diagnosis. A B C D
3. Explain and utilize “Occam’s Razor” principle to the diagnostic process when considering complicated clinical presentations. A B C D
4. Describe the term “comorbidity” to indicate more than one diagnosis. A B C D
5. Explain the meaning of “false positives” in the context of ascribing a diagnosis and explain the potential problems such could engender in the treatment of patients in clinical practice. A B C D
6. Explain the ways in which physical and mental disorders can be related. A B C D
7. Distinguish between various sources of anxiety for diagnostic purposes. A B C D
8. Explain the differences between schizophrenia and organic psychoses in considering the diagnosis of psychosis. A B C D
9. Distinguish between delirium and dementia. A B C D
10. Distinguish between various sources of anxiety for diagnostic purposes. A B C D
11. Explain the differences between schizophrenia and organic psychoses in considering the diagnosis of psychosis. A B C D
12. Identify the types of patients more likely to present with a risk of suicide in clinical practice. A B C D