Differential Diagnosis for Skin Conditions
Differential Diagnosis for Skin Conditions
*Skin conditions document and SOAP template attached
Use skin condition
Consider which of the conditions is most likely to be the correct diagnosis, and why.
Explore different conditions that could be the cause of the skin abnormalities in the graphics you selected.
Consider the abnormal physical characteristics you observe in the graphic you selected. How would you describe the characteristics using clinical terminologies?
Choose one skin condition graphic (identify by number in your Chief Complaint) to document your assignment in the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) note format rather than the traditional narrative style.
Use clinical terminologies to explain the physical characteristics featured in the graphic. Formulate a differential diagnosis of five possible conditions for the skin graphic that you chose. Determine which is most likely to be the correct diagnosis and explain your reasoning