i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Integumentary Conditions
This course will require you to complete a series of case studies using the i-Human software application. The i-Human Patients (IHP) Case Player enables you to interact with virtual patients for the purpose of learning patient-assessment and diagnostic-reasoning skills. With IHP, you will be able to independently interview, examine, diagnose, and treat virtual patients and receive expert feedback on your performance.
The integumentary system is susceptible to a variety of diseases, conditions, and injuries, ranging from the bothersome but relatively innocuous bacterial or fungal infections that are categorized as disorders to skin cancer and severe burns, which can be life-threatening.
For this Case Study Assignment, you will examine your first case study and work with a patient with an integumentary condition. You will formulate a differential diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and then create an appropriate treatment plan for the patient.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To prepare:
· Review this week’s Learning Resources to understand the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of integumentary conditions.
· Access i-Human from this week’s Learning Resources and review the assigned case study.
· Analyze the provided patient history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results to support clinical decision-making.
· As you interact with this week’s i-Human patient, complete the assigned case study. For guidance on using i-Human, refer to the
i-Human Graduate Programs Help link within the i-Human platform.
Assignment Requirements:
Using the Management Plan Template provided in the learning resources, complete the following components:
1. Problem Statement
· Write a complete problem statement. Present the patient as you would to your preceptor, including subjective and objective findings.
2. Primary Diagnosis with Coding
· Identify the primary diagnosis with the corresponding ICD-10 code.
· Provide a rationale for the primary diagnosis.
· Include CPT codes for the office visit, preventive exam, and any procedures (e.g., vaccine, lab draw, ear lavage) performed during the visit.
3. Evidence-Based Guidelines
· Identify the clinical practice guidelines used to develop the primary diagnosis.
4. Differential Diagnoses
· List 3–5 differential diagnoses (distinct from the primary diagnosis).
· Provide a rationale for each diagnosis.
5. Management Plan
· Include prescribed and over-the-counter medications with drug name, dosage, route, and patient education.
· Detail nonpharmacological treatments and supportive care.
· Specify any required ancillary tests (e.g., ECG, spirometry, X-ray).
· List any necessary referrals (e.g., physical therapy, cardiology, hematology).
6. SDOH, Health Promotion, and Risk Factors
· Address social determinants of health (SDOH), including economic stability, education, healthcare access, neighborhood and environment, and social/community context.
· Outline health promotion strategies, including age-appropriate preventive screenings and immunizations.
· Discuss risk factors related to the primary diagnosis.
7. Patient Education
· Provide comprehensive patient education relevant to the current health visit.
8. Follow-Up
· Include the timeframe for the next visit and specific symptoms that would prompt an earlier return.
9. References
· Use a minimum of three scholarly references from the past five years.
Ensure that all responses are clear, evidence-based, and align with the rubric expectations. Submit the completed assignment in the required format and refer to the Management Plan Template for structure and guidance.
