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 BREAKING BAD NEWS BY DR. JULIUS ADEDUNTAN

BREAKING BAD NEWS BY DR. JULIUS ADEDUNTAN

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…

 MANAGEMENT OF A MUTE PATIENT BY DR. OGHALE-OGHENE SELE

MANAGEMENT OF A MUTE PATIENT BY DR. OGHALE-OGHENE SELE

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.…

 Psychiatric Malpractice By Amadasu L.O.

Psychiatric Malpractice By Amadasu L.O.

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…