Choose a cognitive or mental health illness: Anxiety disorder
What is it? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated?
How does it differ from a physical or “visible” illness?
Address the following for your chosen diagnosis.
Historical
Socioeconomic impact
Political issues or impact
Educational needs
Topographical findings
Geographical impact
Cultural impact
Include interdisciplinary interventions for this disease.
Discuss the impact of a patient’s value systems on management of this disease.
Address the following health-care practices:
Acute versus preventive care
Barriers to health care
Impact of pain and the sick role
Cultural practices
Identify challenges related to:
Learning styles
Autonomy
Educational preparation
Disease management
