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Lesson Plan July 9, 2017

Investigation of a Disease and Prescribed Treatment

Submitted by Susan Archambault

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Short Description

In biology or health classes, assign each student a 'diagnosis'. Have them act as responsible patients by investigating both the diagnosis and the prescribed treatment. Results presented in a two-page paper should cover: a description of the condition and its symptoms; its etiology; its prognosis; the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment, its side effects and contradictions, along with the evidence; and a comparison of the relative effectiveness of alternate treatments.

Learning Outcomes

This teaches the application of information to real-life situations. It acquaints students with medical literature.

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Archambault, Susan. "Investigation of a Disease and Prescribed Treatment." CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments). 2017. https://projectcora.org/lesson/investigation-disease-and-prescribed-treatment
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