Comprehensive Case Study Rubric

Comprehensive Case Study Rubric – 100 Points
Criteria	Exemplary Exceeds Expectations	Advanced Meets Expectations	Intermediate Needs Improvement	Novice Inadequate	Total Points
Differential Diagnoses	All required differential diagnoses are included (including worst case) and fully supported by findings. Rationale for all differential diagnoses provided. 10 points	Most required differential diagnoses are included (including worst case); one is not supported by findings. Rationale for most differential diagnoses provided. 8 points	Some required differential diagnoses are included (not including worst case); two are not fully supported by findings. Rationale for some differential diagnoses provided. 7 points	Few required differential diagnoses are included; more than two are not fully supported by findings. Rationale provided for few differential diagnoses. 6 points	10
Rationale	Rationale provided for all answers and decisions made regarding patient care. Rationale is based on current evidence, with 0 errors. 20 points	Rationale provided for most answers and decisions made regarding patient care. Rationale is based on current evidence, with 1–3 minor errors or 1 major error. 17 points	Rationale provided for some answers and decisions made regarding patient care. Rationale is based on current evidence, with 4–6 minor errors or 2 major errors. 15 points	Rationale provided for few answers and decisions made regarding patient care. Rationale is based on current evidence, with 6+ minor errors or 2+ major errors. 13 points	20
Plan	Comprehensive plan includes all components: Diagnostic testing Pharmacologic intervention Non-pharmacologic intervention Referrals Patient education Follow-up 40 points	Plan missing 1 of the identified components: Diagnostic testing Pharmacologic intervention Non-pharmacologic intervention Referrals Patient education Follow-up 35 points	Plan missing 2 of the identified components: Diagnostic testing Pharmacologic intervention Non-pharmacologic intervention Referrals Patient education Follow-up 31 points	Plan missing >3 of the identified components and/or has safety concerns. Diagnostic testing Pharmacologic intervention Non-pharmacologic intervention Referrals Patient education Follow-up 27 points	40
Approach to Patient Care	Approach to patient care is organized, logical, patientcentered, and costeffective, with 0 errors. 20 points	Approach to patient care is organized, logical, patientcentered, and costeffective, with 1–3 minor errors or 1 major error. 17 points	Approach to patient care is organized, logical, patientcentered, and costeffective, with 4–6 minor errors or 2 major errors. 15 points	Approach to patient care is organized, logical, patientcentered, and costeffective, with 6+ minor errors or 2+ major errors. 13 points	20
Documentation	Logical and systematic organization of data. Correct terminology, spelling, and grammar. 10 points	Logical and systematic organization of data. Terminology, spelling or grammar errors (1–3). 8 points	Minor errors in organization of data. Terminology, spelling, or grammar errors (4–6). 7 points	Disorganized flow of data. Terminology, spelling, or grammar errors (>6). 6 points	10
Total Points					100