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Psychiatric disorders (Mental Illnesses) Clinical Assessment. Clinical Assessment. The Psychiatric History The Mental State Examination Physical Examination Investigations Differential Diagnosis. The Psychiatric History. Presenting complaint History of presenting compliant
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Clinical Assessment • The Psychiatric History • The Mental State Examination • Physical Examination • Investigations • Differential Diagnosis
The Psychiatric History • Presenting complaint • History of presenting compliant • Past psychiatric history • Past medical history • Medication history • Family history • Personal history • Social history • Drug and alcohol history • Forensic history • Premorbid personality
Mental State Examination • Appearance and Behaviour • Speech • Mood and affect • Thoughts • Perception • Cognitive state • Insight
Physical Examination, physical investigations, psychometry Physical examination and investigations • Full physical examination • Blood pressure • Levels of consciousness • Appropriate laboratory investigations • Psychological investigations
Differential Diagnosis • Compiling a differential diagnosis is the first step in diagnostic process • Redefining the diagnosis is the next step in which a provisional diagnosis is made