6.1.2. Presenting a psychiatric case
Presenting a psychiatric case
1. Presenting complaint
2. Past psychiatric history
3. Past medical history
4. Medications/Drugs
- Illicit drug use
- Alcohol and smoking
- Compliance with medications
5. Family history
6. Social history (social support)
7. Forensic history
8. Developmental history
9. Diagnosis
- "My impression is that the patient is suffering from [diagnosis] on the background of [predisposing factors], which is precipitated by [precipitating factors], and perpetuated by [perpetuating factors].
10. Management
- Short term, intermediate term, long term
- Case manager
- Education
- Maintenance