Medical Case Study for Aiden

December 9, 2022

Medical Case Study for Aiden

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

Instructions/Descriptions

Medical Case Study for Aiden

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IDENTIFYING/DEMOGRAPHIC DATA: Aiden is a 24-year-old Black English male. Aiden’s religion is Protestant. He is single and attending the University of Maine for his Master’s Degree in Finance. Aiden was born and raised in Liverpool, England and came to the United States 6 months ago to attend school.

CHIEF COMPLAINT/PRESENTING PROBLEM: Over the past three months Aiden reported things were becoming strange and he cannot explain it. He heard voices of an angel. It confused him since the angels’ voice was telling him to kill his roommate by suffocation. Aiden claimed that he heard fireflies telling him the roommate is influenced by Satan.

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: In the last several weeks, Aiden began to become socially withdrawn (keeping himself in his room) because he was suspicious of his peers in the dorm. With collateral discussion with his roommate, it was reported that Aiden had signs of disorganized speech & thought. The roommate complained about Aiden being disorganized in the dorm with papers all over. Aiden began spending his time browsing and chatting in Facebook about God and UFO’s. He would spend a lot of time online until he passed out.

PAST PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: Aiden denies any past psychiatric history.

SUBSTANCE USE HISTORY: Aiden denies any use of illicit drugs. He does report occasional use of alcohol. He has been drunk as a teenager but prefers not to indulge that much.

PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Aiden had been admitted to a hospital to get treatment as his wrist was injured due to a suicide attempt, six weeks ago.

FAMILY MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: Aiden is the second from five siblings. Aiden denies any mental illness in the family.

CURRENT FAMILY ISSUES AND DYNAMICS: Aiden attends school for finance. His family continues to reside in England. His parents are very supportive of his attendance at an American school. Aiden was able to socialize with other students and professors. Before this onset he engaged in leisure activity such as surfing the Internet, kept his room tidy, did household activity such as washing clothes, and kitchen preparation.

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MENTAL STATUS EXAM: Aiden appeared disheveled with poor hygiene. He was properly attired with hospital attire and had adequate eye contact. Aiden was able to cooperate during interview. There were some signs of anhedonia and inappropriate behavior. He raised his voice at one time during the interview. His mood was irritable with upset speech.

He was not coherent at times. Sometimes there appeared irrelevant talk. Thoughts were preoccupied with obsessions, and persecutory delusions and ideas of reference. Perceptions showed auditory hallucinations. He was oriented: able to state person, place and time correctly. His short-term memory was intact: able to retrieve game rules. His long-term memory was good: able to recall previous history. Insight was good.

Medical Case Study for Aiden

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.