Choose one of the case studies from this week’s audio file selection on which to base your remarks. Based on the available information, evaluate the symptoms and presenting problems for the patient in the chosen case study and propose a provisional diagnosis. Describe one evidence-based treatment for this diagnosis and provide a rationale for your choice.

Evidence and Non-Evidence Based Treatment

Pick which one you would like to write on.

Evidence and Non-Evidence Based Treatment Options
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read both “Limitations to Evidence-Based Practice” and “Rationale and Standards of Evidence-Based Practice,”and listen to the Case Studies in Non-evidence Based Treatment Part One (if needed transcript Download transcriptfor part one audio). On the last day of Week 5, listen to Case Studies in Non-evidence Based Treatment Part Two (if needed transcript Download transcriptfor part two audio).

For your initial post, you will choose one of the case studies from this week’s audio file selection on which to base your remarks. Based on the available information, evaluate the symptoms and presenting problems for the patient in the chosen case study and propose a provisional diagnosis. Describe one evidence-based treatment for this diagnosis and provide a rationale for your choice. Research at least two peer-reviewed articles to support your evidence-based treatment selection.

• Maier, T. (2012). Limitations to evidence-based practice Links to an external site.. In P. Sturmey & M. Hersen (Series Eds.). Handbook of evidence-based practice in clinical psychology: Vol. 2. Adult disorders (pp. 55-69). Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons.
• The full text version of this e-book is located in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library ebrary database and is available to read online. Please be aware that checking this item out of the library may prevent other users from accessing it. This e-book chapter outlines some of the limitations of evidence based practices in psychological treatments and controversies regarding evidence based practice.
• Mudford, O. C., McNeill, R., Walton, L., & Phillips, K. J. (2012). Rationale and standards of evidence-based practice Links to an external site.. In P. Sturmey & M. Hersen (Series Eds.), Handbook of evidence-based practice in clinical psychology: Vol. 1. Child and adolescent disorders (pp. 3-26). Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons.

The full text version of this e-book is located in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library ebrary database and is available to read online. Please be aware that checking this item out of the library may prevent other users from accessing it. This e-book chapter outlines the role and importance of evidence based practices in psychological treatments.