General practice · History

Can't see the point

Medium

15 min station · 2 min reading · Recommended for Curtin Year 5 students

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2 min reading · 15 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Shane Prendergast, 47, a FIFO maintenance fitter, has come in on his week off saying he has been feeling flat and "can't see the point".

  1. Take a focused history

  2. Outline to the examiner:

    • The mental state findings and your risk assessment
    • Your most likely diagnosis and differentials
    • Your initial management plan
  • You do not need to summarise the history
  • No physical examination is required

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