a 26-Year-Old Female (5’6”, 122 lbs) Presenting With Increasing Frequency and Severity of
Recurrent Headaches in an Outpatient Clinical Setting
, Abstract
Headache disorders are among the most common neurologic
complaints encountered in outpatient practice, with migraine being a
leading cause of disability among young adults. This comprehensive I-
Human case study analyzes the presentation, evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of Kathleen Parks, a 26-year-old female presenting with
increasingly frequent and severe headaches. Using evidence-based
guidelines and advanced clinical reasoning, this case study integrates
subjective and objective findings, differential diagnoses, SOAP
documentation, diagnostic decision-making, and patient-centered
management strategies. The goal is to demonstrate clinical
competency, diagnostic accuracy, and therapeutic appropriateness
consistent with graduate-level healthcare education.