The Medical Laboratory Unit of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin, had their first quarter training on March 31st, 2023. The training modules include: Module 1. Common Errors in Medical Laboratory Diagnosis: Pre and Post Analytical Considerations by Mr. Ediale Solomon…
As part of activities to mark this year’s World Epilepsy Awareness Day, the Child and Adolescent Unit, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin City on Wednesday the 29th of March held a seminar on psychosocial implications of childhood epilepsy. Epilepsy awareness day…
OUTLINE Objectives Introduction Epidemiology Implications and Consequences Barriers Conduct and Protocols Psychiatric Settings Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Breaking bad news (BBN) is an important clinical skill, not only for health professionals, but also laymen.(1) Different cultures have modalities of breaking bad…
OUTLINE Objectives Introduction The anatomy of the pituitary gland The function of the pituitary gland The implication in psychiatry The effects of psychotropic drugs on the pituitary gland Conclusion/Recommendation References INTRODUCTION The pituitary gland serves as an intermediary between endocrine…
OUTLINE Introduction Epidemiology Etiology / Risk factors Classification/ Clinical features Problems associated with Intellectual disability Assessment & Management Prognosis Recommendations Conclusion INTRODUCTION Intellectual disability (ID) was known as mental retardation(MR) in ICD 10 and now known as disorders of intellectual…
OUTLINE Histories of both FNPHB and the MHA The Mental Health Act Unclear sections of the Act Critique the Act Notes on implementation in FNPHB
OUTLINE Objective Introduction Differential diagnosis Management Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Mutism is a common clinical symptom seen in psychiatry as well as neurology outpatient department. Mutism occurs in association with other disturbances in behavior, thoughts process, affect or levels of consciousness.…