My 12 Best Tips on Psychiatric Diagnosis
Below are my 12 tips on how best to ensure accurate and safe diagnosis: (1) The less severe the presentation, the more difficult it is to diagnose. There is no bright line demarcating the very heavily...
View ArticleTips for GP trainees working in psychiatry
Tips for GP trainees working in psychiatry Many doctors approach psychiatry with a sense of trepidation and, occasionally, fear. The aim of this article is to give some concrete advice to help trainees...
View ArticlePsychiatry Mcqs 1
1. True or False Re: APs in schizophrenia The response to APs vary greatly between individuals There is no first choice AP for all SGAs are not superior to FGAs When non-clozapine SGAs are compared to...
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1. Re: NICE guidelines on depression Mild depression antidepressants (ADs) are the first line treatment Dysthymia antidepressants are effective Antidepressants are recommended for moderate to severe...
View ArticleA Guide to taking a Psychiatric History
A good history is a fundamental part of any diagnosis. There are some areas like Psychiatry however, where taking a good and thorough history can be more of a challenge for a medical student. The...
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