Psychiatry Clinical Training Scenarios

Success at clinical examinations in psychiatry require the practice of clinical scenarios which highlight competencies in multiple domains, including; physical and mental state examination, risk assessment and risk management, communication skills and patient management using the biological, psychological and social approach. This book provides several clinical scenarios which will aid residents in psychiatry prepare for their clinical examinations. Areas covered include assessment and management of patients with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, alcohol and drug addiction disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity and conduct disorders. It also include scenarios which focus on assessing competencies on how to effectively communicate with senior colleagues, patients and their relatives.