Overview—
Brief introduction of the disease/disorder
Definition of the disease/disorder from a medical dictionary
Cause/Pathophysiology—-
Summary of the disease/disorder, including its:
Cause (genetic, acquired or infectious, multifactorial (i.e. genetics and environment play a role), unknown
(Note: This is very unlikely, and if you propose this cause, you need to back it up with cited peer-reviewed
literature.)
Is it communicable or non-communicable as per World Health Organization criteria?
System(s)/organ(s) affected Include descriptions of anatomy and physiology related to the disease/disorder
Characteristics of the Disorder/Disease —
Signs and symptoms of the disease/disorder, including onset, progression, complications, and prognosis.
Signs and symptoms of the disease/disorder in exacerbated state or flare (what would be seen prehospitally if you were called to care for a patient with this disease/disorder)
Epidemiology—-
Who is most likely to get the disease/disorder (male/female, race/ethnic group, environmental factors, age group)
Risk factors for the disease/disorder (if applicable)
How Diagnosis is Made —
Testing methodology: what type(s) of test(s) are done (e.g. lab tests, imaging, genetic consultations and testing, etc.)
Diagnostic criteria: expected results of lab tests, imaging studies, genetic testing (i.e. which gene is mutated), etc.
Treatment/Common Medications —-
Medications used to treat the disease/disorder
Other treatments that may be used for the disease/disorder (e.g. surgeries, physical therapy, etc.)
New treatments on the horizon for this condition
Lifestyle adaptations required
Pre-hospital Considerations —-
How prehospital treatments may need to be modified for patients with this condition Important elements of the patient history
Key physical exam findings
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