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OUTLINE Introduction Epidemiology Airway anatomy Spirometry Aetiology Pathophysiology Classification Differential diagnosis Investigations Management Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition of the lung airways with 3 classical characteristics; Airflow limitation which is usually reversible spontaneously or with…
AGENDA IntroductionHistory of palliative careEpidemiologyPrinciples of palliative careModelsThe role of psychiatryChallengesRecommendationsConclusion INTRODUCTION Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing the quality of life and alienating the suffering amongst people with severe, complex and often terminal illnesses.…
OUTLINE Objectives Childhood development Areas of development Developmental milestones Developmental stages Factors affecting development Child rearing practices in Africa Conclusion References CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT – It is the process of functional and physiological maturation of an individual. It is progressive increase…
OUTLINE OBJECTIVE INTRODUCTION EPIDEMIOLOGY AETIOLOGY ASSESSMENT OF RISK OF SUICIDE MANAGEMENT CONCLUSION REFERENCES INTRODUCTION Suicide is death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die. Suicide is impossible to predict even with current state of knowledge, but numerous clues…
OUTLINE Objectives Introduction Definition History Theories, Model and Methods of TCs Principles Examples of therapeutic communities Advantages /Disadvantages Outcomes Day treatment Conclusion Reference INTRODUCTION Therapeutic community as treatment modality is used in variety of populations and settings including people with…
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.…
