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Psychiatric History Taking

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Depression Clinical Features Diagnosis Geeky Medics

WEBIntroduction. Depression is a mood (affective) disorder characterised by persistent low mood, low energy and loss of interest/enjoyment in everyday activities …

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Mental State Examination (MSE)

WEBImprove Article. The mental state examination (MSE) is a structured way of assessing a patient’s current state of mind. As with any clinical examination, it is split into several …

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Medical Mnemonics Medical Student Mnemonics Geeky Medics

WEBThe Geeky Medics list of medical mnemonics has been curated to help you remember important medical concepts and facts . Our list of medical mnemonics …

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The SOCRATES acronym in history taking Geeky Medics

WEBThe SOCRATES acronym is a useful way of exploring a patient’s presenting symptoms. It is commonly used to take a comprehensive pain history, but it can be …

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How to Document a Patient Assessment (SOAP) Geeky Medics

WEBDocument your impression of the diagnosis (or differential diagnosis): “Impression: community-acquired pneumonia”. If the diagnosis is already known and the …

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Cardiovascular History Taking OSCE Guide Geeky Medics

WEBCardiovascular history taking is an important skill that is often assessed in OSCEs. This guide provides a structured approach to taking a cardiovascular history in …

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The Social Determinants of Health Geeky Medics

WEBIntroduction. The purpose of this article is to introduce the concept of ‘determinants’ of health and to understand how different aspects of life experience …

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SBAR Communication Tool Handover Geeky Medics

WEBSBAR ( s ituation, b ackground, a ssessment, r ecommendation) was designed as a communication tool to convey critical information requiring immediate …

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Hypertension Diagnosis & Management Geeky Medics

WEBIntroduction. Hypertension (HTN) is defined as persistently elevated arterial blood pressure. 1. HTN is the single biggest risk factor for cardiovascular disease.At …

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Common Abbreviations in Medical Notes

WEBAbbreviation: Meaning: 1 ATD: Adult therapeutic dose >Used to refer to 1 unit/bag of platelets: AMHP: Approved mental health professional: ATSP: Asked to see …

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Overview of the Digestive System Anatomy Geeky Medics

WEBIntroduction. The digestive system, also known as the gastrointestinal system, regulates food intake, enables the digestion and absorption of nutrients and …

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Prescribing Analgesia and the WHO Analgesic Ladder

WEBIntroduction Analgesics are a class of medications designed to relieve pain and are frequently encountered in clinical practice. They include both opioid and non …

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How to Read an ECG ECG Interpretation EKG Geeky Medics

WEBConfirm details. Before beginning ECG interpretation, you should check the following details: Confirm the name and date of birth of the patient matches the details …

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Urea and Electrolytes (U&E) Interpretation eGFR Geeky Medics

WEBUrea. Urea is a waste product of protein breakdown produced in the liver. 3 The kidneys predominantly excrete urea, and it can be used as a surrogate marker of …

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Stages of Change Model Prochaska & DiClemente Geeky Medics

WEBIntroduction. In 1983, Prochaska and DiClemente developed the Stages of Change model which describes the different stages a person goes through in order to …

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Bimanual Vaginal Examination (PV)

WEBA vulval examination should be performed before moving on to the bimanual examination. This is to look for any vulval pathology or lymphadenopathy. 1. Don a pair …

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How to Write a Discharge Summary

WEBA discharge summary is a clinical report prepared by a health professional at the conclusion of a hospital stay or series of treatments. It is often the primary mode of …

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How to Write a Referral Letter Geeky Medics

WEBA referral letter is an essential means of communication between primary and secondary care, giving the receiving clinician/department a detailed summary of the …

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