2 Biochemistry Case Studies
Marks are awarded as follows:
Biochemical abnormalities (30%): A good interpretation of a case study or good explanation of the biochemical basis of the disease. Extensive links between analyte levels and pathophysiology/patient symptoms.
Evaluation (40%): Extensive and excellent selection of peer-reviewed articles used to support a good outstanding evaluation.
Communication (20%): Good quality of scientific writing.
Referencing (10%): Good Harvard style referencing from peer-reviewed sources and literature. Citations and references formatted correctly.
Question 2 is case study heavy and my suggestion is that it describes a patient with Cushing’s disease.
There should be a clear show of how the case study results indicate a patient with Cushing’s disease, but this should not be concluded early. A show of process of how you came to the diagnosis should be shown.
Explain on what and how the condition is caused. highlight the different forms of Cushing’s disease and tests that the patient will have to undergo to determine the which form the patient has.