3-4 page (750 to 1000 word) paper
Description of the disease or condition
Pathophysiology
o Identify the cause of the disease.
o Describe the specific tissues and body structures affected.
o Use this section to demonstrate your knowledge of properly functioning body tissues and
structures, and describe how the disease or condition you have selected deviates from normal
physiology.
Epidemiology
o What group (age, health, gender, etc.) does this disease or condition affect? Why?
Treatment
o Describe any treatments recommended for patients.
o Use this section to demonstrate your knowledge of physiological processes in describing
how treatment options influence physiology.
Prognosis
o Describe expected outcomes for treated patients.
o What happens if the patient does not have the disease or condition treated?
o Use this section to demonstrate your knowledge of physiological processes.
o Use specific terminology and clearly describe the body tissues and structures involved.
Use APA format
Thorough descriptive title
Internal citations
Reference page
Minimum of 5 credible sources