Chapter 12 – Perinatal Psychiatry
Abstract Ms Angela Russo is a 29-year-old woman with a background of bipolar affective disorder. She has been referred to the perinatal psychiatry team by her GP for advice regarding…
Chapter 11 – Eating Disorder Psychiatry
Abstract You have been asked to meet with Mrs Jane Belfield, the mother of 18-year-old Ruby. You recently assessed Ruby in the outpatient clinic following a GP referral for a…
Chapter 10 – Psychotherapy
Abstract You are working in an outpatient clinic and are about to see 23-year-old cricketer Mr Tommy Beans. Mr Beans presents with low mood following an unexpected mistake in a…
Chapter 9 – Addiction Psychiatry
Abstract You are working in liaison psychiatry and have been asked to review Mrs Brenda Willows, a 64-year-old woman admitted to the orthopaedic ward. Mrs Willows is now in her…
Chapter 8 – Forensic Psychiatry
Abstract You have been called to a police station to assess Mr Ryan Churchill, a 47-year-old man who has been arrested for alleged indecent exposure. Chapter 8 Forensic Psychiatry Dan…
Chapter 7 – Learning Disability Psychiatry
Abstract You are working in a community learning disabilities team and have been asked to speak to Mr Chris Harlow, the carer of Mr George Elliott, a 32-year-old man who…
Chapter 6 – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Abstract You have been asked to see Mrs Jane Cooper in the CAMHS outpatient clinic. She has some concerns about her 12-year-old son Harry, who has been underachieving in class….
Chapter 4 – General Adult Psychiatry
Abstract You are working in liaison psychiatry. Mr Theophilus Grantley, a 21-year-old student, has been brought to the ED by his friends due to concerns that he is not eating….
Chapter 5 – Older Adults
Abstract You are working in an older adult community team and have been asked to talk to Miss Eva Selwyn, daughter of Mr Jacob Selwyn, a 68-year-old gentleman who has…
Psychoses Due to Medical Illness or Iatrogenesis
Introduction Psychotic disorders are clinical conditions characterized by major changes in thought and critical judgment, affecting individual relationships while also impairing functioning and quality. Unlike primary psychiatric conditions, where etiology…
