Title: Understanding and Managing [Disease/Condition]

1) Definition: give a brief definition of the disease or condition
2) Signs and symptoms: list common signs and symptoms of the disease or condition
3) Etiology: is this disease or condition genetic, environmental, age or gender related, or due to lifestyle? How did it arise?
4) Diagnosis: How would this disease or condition be diagnosed? What tests or procedures are done to diagnose?
5) Treatment: What treatments are available?
6) Prognosis: What are the outcomes with a diagnosis of this disease or condition? Discuss lifespan and quality of life.
Reports must include the following:
Student name, date and report title.
Format
Be 2 to 3 pages in length
Typed
12 font only
Margins no larger than 1 inch
Double-spaced
Core – minimum 5 paragraphs including an introduction, signs and symptoms, etiology, diagnosis/diagnostic tests, treatment, prognosis and conclusion.
Remember to cite your resources. You may use MLA or APA format. Please choose one and NOT mix the two formats.