When diagnosing a client with a particular psychological pathology or disorder it is essential to consider whether the client has a medical condition. At times medical conditions may contribute to a person’s psychological disorder. For example the hormonal changes associated with aging for both men and women may mimic symptoms of a mood disorder. To effectively treat this person a psychologist must address both the medical and psychological aspects of their condition. With many factors to consider psychologists must be careful to address the symptoms of disorder accurately. A psychologist’s personal scope of competency related to client diagnosis is critical in order to effectively address other diagnostic factors to other providers.For this Discussion consider the differences between medical conditions and psychological disorders. Also within your personal scope of competency think about ways to minimize misdiagnosis of clients. Consider best practices for diagnosis and treatment within your scope of competency.With these thoughts in mind:Post by Day 4an example of how medical conditions might mimic psychological disorders. Then explain two ways you might minimize instances of misdiagnosing a medical condition as a psychological disorder. Finally explain actions you might take within your scope of personal competency if you suspect a medical condition and why.Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and current literature. American Psychiatric Association. (2013).Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders(5th ed.). Arlington VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.o Depressive Disorderso Bipolar and Related Disorderso Considerations of Medical ConditionsParis J. (2015). The intelligent clinicians guide to the DSM-5(2nd ed.).New York NY: Oxford University Press. Chapter 9 Bipolar and Related Disorders Chapter 10 Depressive DisordersBondi M. W. (1992). Distinguishing psychological disorders from neurological disorders: Taking Axis III seriously.Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 23(4) 306309. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Neblett E. W. Jr. Hammond W. P. Seaton E. K. & Townsend T. G. (2010). Underlying mechanisms in the relationship between Africentric worldview and depressive symptoms.Journal of Counseling Psychology 57(1) 105113. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Wang J. Keown L. Patten S. Williams J. Currie S. Beck C. & … El-Guebaly N. (2009). A population-based study on ways of dealing with daily stress: Comparisons among individuals with mental disorders with long-term general medical conditions and healthy people.Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology 44(8) 666674. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Baskin T. W. Wampold B. E. Quintana S. M. & Enright R. D. (2010). Belongingness as a protective factor against loneliness and potential depression in a multicultural middle school.The Counseling Psychologist 38(5) 626651. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Good G. E. Schopp L. H. Thomson D. Hathaway S. Sanford-Martens T. Mazurek M. O. et al. (2006). Masculine roles and rehabilitation outcomes among men recovering from serious injuries.Psychology of Men & Masculinity 7(3) 165176. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Heckman C. & Westefeld J. (2006). The relationship between traumatization and pain: What is the role of emotion?Journal of Family Violence 21(1) 6373. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Meiser B. Mitchell P. McGirr H. Van Herten M. & Schofield P. (2005). Implications of genetic risk information in families with a high density of bipolar disorder: An exploratory study.Social Science & Medicine 60(1) 109118. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Rabinowitz F. E. & Cochran S. V. (2007). Men and depression: Implications for counselors.Counseling & Human Development 40(1) 111. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Snowdon J. (2013). Should psychomotor disturbance be an essential criterion for a DSM-5 diagnosis of melancholia?.BMC Psychiatry 160(13).Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The APRN specialties include several options such as Nurse Practitioners Nurse Anesthetists or other roles. They all require the minimum of a masters degree to work in their field to provide care to patients. Nurse Practitioners are trained to assess diagnose and treats apatient in specialized settings such as mental health women health or pediatric. A Nurse Anesthesia administer anesthesia before surgery and monitor patients recovery. They can work where ever anesthesias is delivering such as hospitals pain management specialties dental offices or plastic surgeries.Nurse Practitioners (NP) represent the most dominant largest group of advanced practice registered nurses that deliver primary care serving patients in a wide range of settings. They can apply skills in technology and information literacy and engage in practice inquiry to improve health outcomes policy and health care delivery. Areas of increased knowledge skills collaboration complex decision making leadership and the business of health care (Harmic 2014). A Physician Assistant (PA) is part of the medical team that practices medicine under the direction of a supervising physician. They may order interpret the test such as lab work and Xrays perform exams and prescribed various procedures.Both Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioners requires a formal degree of education and are trained to provide care to a variety of patients. NP may also need to apply for additional responsibilities at the state level such as prescribed medication. Physician assistant medical exam is called physician assistant national certifying examination (PANCE) and do not require a complete residency. Nurse Practitioners can sit for either the American nurses credentialing center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certified exam. NP exam is more specific to population focus such as pediatric prenatal geriatric and adolescent. A Physician Assistant works in close collaboration related to that of their supervising physician. NP is autonomy and can work solo and decide how long they want to work. Also they can carry out some tasks independently without supervision by a physician depending on state laws (Cresswell 2013). Both can specialize and work in particular areas of medicine.Some of the similarities of the roles are the requirements of a license to practice and continuing education courses. They provide direct care with a broad range of patients in their fields. All three specialties play important roles in the health care settings.ReferencesHamric A. B. Hanson C. M. Tracy M. F. & OGrady E.(2014).Advanced practice nursing:an integrative approach(5th ed.). St. Louis MO: Elsevier/Saunders.Cresswell S. (2013).Whats the difference between a physician assistant and nurse practitioners?Retrieved from http://www.gapmedics.com