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Take a competent history of bipolar disorder in the outpatient department and develop a collaborative discussion model to help the patient make an informed decision. Provide psychoeducation about management in pregnancy and postpartum.

Complete a competent assessment of an extremely common and potentially serious condition, and equip yourself with knowledge of the relevant bio-psycho-socio-cultural predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors to devise a formulation. Manage a case of depression confidently.

Obtain a history of sexual dysfunction with antidepressants; a common but rarely volunteered side effect leading to non-compliance, establish the complex relationship between depression, antidepressant and sexual dysfunction, and manage the case confidently based on evidence based strategies.

Explain ECT in detail to a depressed patient or family member, displaying competent knowledge of the treatment, its benefits, side effects and indications. Obtain informed consent from the patient. The slides outline the evidence based recommendations for ECT.

Psychoeducate the patient regarding lithium augmentation in depression explaining the risks , benefits and side effects associated with the treatment helping the patient make an informed decision.

Assess the patient’s suitability for IPT and provide psychoeducation about the treatment and its components.

Perform a diagnostic assessment on a patient who has recently lost a family member in a car accident.

Provide psychoeducation about grief outlining the key stages of grief.

Provide psychoeducation to a general practitioner about adolescent depression. Explain the difference between adolescent and adult depression. Explain the treatment options and address the controversy between antidepressants and suicidal ideation in adolescents.

Take a history from a patient who has bipolar disorder and wants to stop medications due to side effects and wants to consider medicinal cannabis.

Assess for the causes of treatment-resistant depression and convey the findings to the patient

Take a competent history of post-traumatic stress disorder and manage the case based on evidence based principles. Provide psychoeducation to the patient including explanations of trauma focused psychological therapies.

Obtain a competent history in OCD and provide psychoeducation to the patient including explanation of exposure and response prevention. The slides outline the evidence based guidelines for the management of OCD.

Take a history of anxiety symptoms. Establish a diagnosis of the type of anxiety disorder and provide focused psychoeducation. Explain cognitive behavioural therapy to the patie

Obtain a competent history in a client presenting with somatic complaints with a view to establishing a diagnosis.

Psychoeducate a family member on hypochondriasis and its treatment with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy.

Obtaining a competent history in a patient who is concerned about her appearance. Special thanks to Prof David Castle, expert on BDD, for his input.

Provide psychoeducation about Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) to a concerned parent. Outline the treatment options explaining the key principles in psychological treatment for BDD.

Take a competent history of post-traumatic stress disorder in a refugee patient and provide psychoeducation to the patient about your most likely diagnosis.

Take a focused history from the patient examining mood symptoms, behaviour and cognitions and explain to the patient the application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety specific to her needs.

Sensitively address the important concerns in schizophrenia to a family member and explain competently the important aspects regarding the treatment based on bio-psycho-social principles.

Provide psychoeducation about Clozapine treatment (monitoring, benefits and side effects) to a patient or family member. Initiate Clozapine treatment in clinical practice confidently.

Perform a competent assessment of psychosis and risk in a time limited setting.

Complete a competent assessment of a patient presenting with thoughts of infidelity, making a diagnosis of delusional jealousy. Perform a competent risk assessment and recognise the importance of this potentially serious condition. Present and manage the seriousness of this case to your colleague or examiner.

Performing a competent mental state examination to clarify phenomenology and completing a risk assessment adopting a non-interrogatory style. Knowledge of stalking specific risk factors for recidivism.

Perform a brief mental state examination focussing on elucidating the psychopathology in late onset schizophrenia.

Provide Psychoeducation to a family member about late onset schizophrenia.

Perform a competent and structured risk assessment for violence, using an evidence based tool; the HCR-20. Present a structured risk assessment to the examiners or if needed, in a forensic report, using the HCR-20.

Explore the link between psychosis and epilepsy in a patient with post-ictal psychosis and present a brief formulation.

Take a competent history of alcohol use to differentiate between misuse and dependence. Perform a motivational interview which is an effective tool in affecting change as part of management. This will prove beneficial in the exams and your clinical practice, as alcohol dependence / misuse is commonly encountered. The slides outline evidence based bio-psycho-social management strategies.

Take a history from a mother who is concerned about her 16 year old son who has been spending excessive time on the computer. Provide a brief explanation to the mother about the most likely diagnosis.

Perform a competent mental state examination in limited time. This will benefit you for the exam and be extremely relevant in your clinical practice.

Perform a mental state examination and EPSE based on the gold standard Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale. Present your findings to the examiner succinctly and describe the management of tardive dyskinesia. The slides outline the management of EPSE.

Perform a relevant cognitive examination on Mr Daniel Rogers a 62 year old male presenting with memory difficulties. Present a management plan incorporating the findings of the PET scan.

Deliver sensitive news to a family member and provide information on a progressively deteriorating and fatal condition. Collaboratively devise pharmacological and psychosocial strategies to support both the patient and the carer.

Take a competent history from a carer with a particular focus on the presentation of fronto-temporal dementia which often presents with psychiatric symptoms. Develop a collaborative management plan based on bio-psycho-social principles. The slides outline the management of dementia, including Alzheimer’s dementia.

Deal with an angry family member sensitively and explain the critical incident in detail, showing good knowledge of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. Display good knowledge of clinical governance and complaint management systems in hospital settings.

Provide psychoeducation to a family member about Alzheimer’s dementia including the management and psychosocial aspects.

Provide psychoeducation to combat the myths present in family members regarding intellectual disability and parenting. Explain the supports available.

Perform a competent and structured risk assessment for violence, using an evidence based tool; the HCR-20. Present a structured risk assessment to the examiners or if needed, in a forensic report, using the HCR-20.

Perform a relevant mental state examination and assess one’s capacity to manage financial affairs. The slides contain assessment of testamentary capacity and information on Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA).

Complete a basic forensic assessment for criminal responsibility and fitness to plead; the two commonest requests obtained in forensic report writing. The medico-legal principles are broadly similar across US, UK, Canada and Australia however; one should refer to local legislation for details.

Assess capacity in a Consultation-Liaison setting and provide your opinion to your medical colleagues and patients. Manage individuals with impaired capacity as well as those who retain capacity, and assist them with decision making.

Perform a competent risk assessment in a sex offender with a particular focus on risk of recidivism.

Obtain a complete history of insomnia, diagnose the type of insomnia and exclude psychiatric disorders. Provide psychoeducation regarding treatment strategies. The slides outline the types of insomnia and evidence based strategies in the management of insomnia.

Take a relevant history of a self harm / suicide attempt to establish the severity of the attempt and exclude any major mental illness. Ask the relevant questions to assess Borderline Personality Traits and devise a relevant crisis management plan with the patient. The slides cover evidence based psychological and pharmacological strategies for the management of Borderline Personality Disorder.

Obtain a competent history from a carer and develop a collaborative management plan based on the principles of functional analysis. Recognise the common causes of behavioural difficulties.

Take a history from a nursing colleague in a Consultation-Liaison setting about behavioural disturbance on the surgical ward. Explain the diagnosis and management.

Take a competent history of bulimia nervosa in order to reach a Bio-psychosocial formulation. In the linked station you will have to have to explain the choice of psychological therapy to the student nurse.

Provide a competent explanation about CBT-BN incorporating the cognitive formulation, psycho education, cognitive and behavioral strategies.

Perform a competent assessment to assess the possibility of Adult ADHD in a time restricted setting.

Perform a competent assessment of parenting capacity in a female with mental illness.

Explain the key principles of assessment and management in intellectual disability.

Perform a competent assessment of behavioural disturbance in intellectual disability by interviewing a carer.

Interview a child support worker who is reporting school refusal in a student. Explain the assessment, aetiology and management.

Perform a competent assessment to assess the suitability for psychotherapy focusing on the key elements of psychological mindedness.

Provide psychoeducation to your patient on Adult ADHD explaining the diagnosis and treatment.

Take a history from a community nurse who is raising concerns about a child in the context of maternal mental illness. Present a short and long term management plan.

Manage a consultation request in a General Hospital concerning a patient with delirium, focusing on the communication to the referring doctor, and the knowledge of the principles of management.

Manage a consultation with a  teacher about a child's anxious behaviour after an incident at school. Present an understanding of the child's problems with a brief management plan.

Examination of the respiratory system.

Examination of the peripheral vascular system.

Examination of the cardiovascular system.

Examination of the cranial nerves.

Examination of the thyroid gland.

Examination of the neurological system of the upper limb.

Tests in meningitis.

Examination of the optic fundus.

Examination of the neurological system of the lower limb.

Lecture on the assessment and management of Insomnia.

Lecture on the principles in the management of Benzodiazepine dependence.

Lecture on the key principles in developing a service. How to think about resources and their optimal allocation in services.

Lecture on the approach to a patient suicide.

Lecture on the key issues in genetic testing in psychiatry. The scenario may be set where you have to provide psychoeducation to a family member of a patient with Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease or Schizophrenia. Each condition has a different genetic risk which needs to be taken into account.

Lecture on the professional and legal boundaries that govern the doctor-patient relationship. The scenario can be set as a boundary violation by a doctor.

Lecture on the principles of managing self harm in adolescents. This question can be set as a psychoeducation session for families or GP's.

Lecture on the management principles in borderline personality disorder.

Lecture on recovery oriented practice.

Lecture on the principles of palliative care in psychiatry including in patients with dementia.

Lecture on nicotine use disorder and smoking cessation interventions.

Lecture on the causes of junior doctors in difficulty and important aspects in the management of an 'impaired doctor'.

Lecture on the criteria and management of metabolic syndrome.

Lecture on the principles of Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Lecture on the approach to consultant thinking using the CanMEDS and problem solving framework.

Principles in the management of depression in schools. Principles in the management of conduct disorder.