Assignment task: Patient hx 8-year-old female who is distracted at school has poor grades, and incomplete assignments. No hx of depression
Prescribing Ritalin 10 mg in the am to treat ADHD with homework questions
Q1. Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
Q2. Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
Q3. What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision?
Q4. Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.