Death Certificate Project

Death Certificate Project

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Death Certificate Project

Pathology is the study of the nature and cause of disease.  In the Funeral Service profession, we deal with the unfortunate results of disease.  In order to appropriately prepare the dead for disposition, part of our profession is to understand a variety of diseases that may appear on a death certificate. Moreover, a part of the profession (although not required, but expected) is to help the family to understand why their loved one died.

This project consists of 25 cases.  Each student has to complete all 25. The cause of death for each was found on actual death certificates.  The names and locations have been changed to protect the innocent….

This assignment fulfills:

  • Course Outcome Two: You will have demonstrated applied knowledge of Pathology, by describing the four aspects of the major disease processes covered in the course:
  • Cause (etiology)
  • Mechanisms of development (pathogenesis)
  • Functional consequences of the molecular and morphologic changes (clinical significance)

The Assignment
For this assignment complete the cases provided in the template by providing the following information:

Etiology –

Symptoms (at least four) –

Diagnosis –

Treatment –

Prognosis –

*Each case is worth four percent.

Resources
You MUST provide at least TWO sources per case. (Minimum of 50 sources for entire assignment)

Your textbook, Tabers, as well as the academic internet sites (scholarly journals) are all excellent resources for this assignment. Take advantage of the library’s database available here: http://www.faytechcc.edu/library_services/index.aspx

(NOTE: webmd.org is NOT an acceptable source)

All sources to include your textbook should be cited in APA format.

Use the following link if you need assistance on how to use APA format: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ (opens in new window)

Acceptable Length
Average of 600 words per case, Minimum 15000 words for the entire assignment.
Points will be deducted if minimum word count is not met.

Formatting Requirements

  • Utilize a completed Title page (provided in the template)
  • Use one-inch margins.
  • Use a 14-point Tahoma font.
  • Use proper spelling and grammar
  • Submit all cases in a single document
  • Ensure cases are submitted in the same order as they are in the template.
  • APA format

To Submit

All cases should be saved in a single file. You are allowed one submission.

Use Microsoft Word to complete this assignment, save the document with a filename that includes the Course ID, Your Name and Assignment Name.

(Example:  FSE 214.0801 Student I. Death Certificate Assignment)