• aetiology: describe the specific disorder and the biological basis of its cause of origin

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• aetiology: describe the specific disorder and the biological basis of its cause of origin

6H6Z1002 INTEGRATED PATHOLOGY

Case Study Guidelines

Please refer also to the mark sheet, available on Moodle.

• aetiology: describe the specific disorder and the biological basis of its cause of origin

• all aspects of pathogenesis: discuss the development/progression of the disease in the patient and the symptoms displayed

• epidemiological aspects: include mode of transmission within the population

• strategy and methods used to establish its presence in a clinical context: relate the methods used to laboratory disciplines i.e. microbiological, haematological, histopathological, biochemical etc

• progression and monitoring: discuss the role of the laboratory in investigating abnormalities resulting from the disease process

• treatment/prevention: drug effects may be considered if relevant

• future research: how may current and future research help to elucidate the mechanisms behind the disorder and new treatment/prevention strategies.

support all your comments by reference to relevant literature. Bibliographic references must be cited using Harvard referencing (http://libguides.mmu.ac.uk/mmuharvard)