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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.…
OUTLINE Objectives Introduction Definition Harm reduction strategies, goals and principles Current harm reduction practices Clinicians role in harm reduction Harm reduction practice in DATER, FNPN, Benin. Recommendations Conclusion References. INTRODUCTION Harm reduction is client- centered philosophy that engages clients in…
OUTLINE OBJECTIVE INTRODUCTION EPIDEMIOLOGY PSYCHOPATHOLOGICAL MANIFESTATION OF ORGANIC MENTAL DISORDERS PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS KNOWN TO RESULT FROM CEREBRAL OR SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGICAL PROCESS WARNING SIGNS OF THE PRESENCE OF ORGANIC FACTORS DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR ORGANIC MENTAL DISORDERS MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIC MENTAL DISORDERS…
Outline Objectives Introduction Definitions Goals of psychiatric malpractice law Elements of malpractice action Common allegations of negligence The Litigation process Response to a malpractice action Recommendations for liability prevention Conclusion References Introduction Psychiatrists, like other medical specialists, are liable for…
OUTLINE INTRODUCTION EPIDEMIOLOGY CLASSIFICATION AETIOLOGY MANAGEMENT COMPLICATIONS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATION CONCLUSION INTRODUCTION Being of a big weight is seen as an evidence of wealth and affluence in certain circles of Nigeria and Africa while being skinny was perceived as being poor…
OUTLINE Objective Introduction Epidemiology Models of development of substance use disorder and addiction Conclusion References INTRODUCTION The term “substance use disorder” in DSM-5 and “disorders due to psychoactive drug use” in ICD-10 refers to conditions arising from the misuse of…
