OUTLINE INTRODUCTIONTYPES OF SPHYGMOMANOMETERSCOMPARISONPROPER HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE OF SPHYGMOMANOMETERSCONCLUSIONREFERENCES INTRODUCTION Sphygmomanometers are essential medical tools used in both clinical settings and home healthcare. The sphygmomanometer, commonly referred to as a blood pressure monitor plays a critical role in diagnosing and…

OUTLINE Introduction The response to stressful experiences Disorder specifically associated with stress Acute stress reaction Post traumatic stress disorder Adjustment disorder Grief Response to special kind of stress Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Stressful events can provokes psychiatric disorders. Such events can…

OUTLINE Introduction Epidemiology Aetiology Clinical features Comorbidities Diagnosis Management Conclusion INTRODUCTION Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental syndrome characterized by impairment in: Social communication (verbal and non verbal). Restricted, repetitive behavior.

OUTLINE Introduction Diagnostic criteria Definition of terms Addiction cycle Phases of addiction process Factors that increases risk of addiction Theories of addiction Treatment Complications of addiction Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Addiction is a state of dependence produced either by the habitual…

OUTLINE Objectives Introduction Definition of terms Reasons for integration Complexity of integration Prinicples of integration Mhgap Models of integrations Challenges Conclusion References INTRODUCTION The management and treatment  of mental disorders in primary care is a fundamental step which enables the…

Outline Introduction Definition of unconsciousness Components of unconsciousness Causes of coma Pathogenesis of coma Approach to the unconscious patient Prognosis Differential diagnosis of coma      Brain death     References Introduction Consciousness is the state of being aware and responsive to…

OUTLINES INTRODUCTION DEFINITION CAUSES CLINICAL FEATURES AETIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY KORSAKOV SYNDROME INVESTIGATIONS MANAGEMENT COURSE AND PROGNOSIS CONCLUSION INTRODUCTION Amnesia is loss of memory. Amnestic also known as amnestic disorders or syndromes. These are those which episodic memory is specifically and…

OUTLINE OBJECTIVE INTRODUCTION CONCEPT OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING APPLICATIONS OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING CONCLUSION REFERENCES INTRODUCTION As the name implies, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is intended for motivational struggles. Struggles of changing from a pattern of behavior that…

Outline Introduction Definition of Terms Symptoms of Grief Types of Grief Reactions Factors affecting Grief Responses Biological Perspective Morbidity after Bereavement Stages of Grief Management Conclusion References  Introduction Grief ,bereavement and mourning are psychological reactions of those who survived a…

OUTLINE Introduction Definitions Elements of psychiatric malpractice Investigation of alleged psychiatric malpractice Prevention Recommendation Conclusion References INTRODUCTION There is an increasing number of lawsuit against doctors on the ground of malpractice. This is due to : Patients, relatives and the…