Identify a medical condition that affects you or a close family member. Research and write a summary of the condition that addresses the following points:
- Signs and symptoms of the condition
- How the condition is diagnosed
- Body system directly impacted by the condition
- At least one other body system impacted by the condition or its symptoms
- Treatment options (traditional and holistic are appropriate here)
- On-going medical research on this condition
- Prognosis of condition
- Personal impact of this condition
Rubric: Medical Experience
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Signs, symptoms, and specific tests used in diagnosis are discussed, including rare symptoms or timeline of progression | Signs, symptoms, and tests used in diagnosis are discussed | Major signs/symptoms or diagnosis not discussed | 3 pts |
| Body systems | Major and secondary body systems directly impacted and then connected systems are identified | Major body system impacted and one connected system identified | Major body system or connected system not identified | 3 pts |
| Treatment | Current, experimental and holistic treatment options are all identified | Current standard treatment is identified | Treatments are not identified or discussed | 3 pts |
| Medical research | A summary of specific medical research is provided | A high level overview of ongoing medical research is provided | Medical research is not discussed | 3 pts |
| Prognosis | Typical and atypical prognosis is discussed, including impact of treatment options | Typical prognosis is discussed | Prognosis is not provided | 3 pts |
| Personal impact | Personal impact is discussed | Personal impact is not discussed | 3 pts | |
| Total points: 18 | ||||