The Psychiatry Station History - OSCEazy
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This engaging teaching session discusses the intriguing history of the Psychiatry Station in OSCE examinations - a tool significantly used in medical education for Psychiatry. Medical professionals attending this session will gain rich insights into how psychiatry has evolved in OSCEs over the years, its impact on students' learning, examination strategies, and the overall quality of psychiatric care provided. This knowledge can be instrumental in shaping one's approach to psychiatric care and enhancing their professional development and expertise in the field.
Learning objectives
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By the end of the teaching session, learners will be able to understand the format and expectations of a Psychiatry history OSCE station, and the global approach to psychiatric patients.
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Learners will be able to identify key components of psychiatric history taking including patient's biographical information, presenting complaint, history of presenting complaint, mental health history, medical history, drug history, family history, social history, and forensic history.
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Learners will be equipped with skills to interpret and present their findings clearly and succinctly, ensuring all relevant details are included, and irrelevant details are excluded.
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Learners will be able to apply effective communication skills to approach sensitive and stigmatized topics regarding mental health, demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism.
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By the end of the session, learners will be proficient in formulating a differential diagnosis based on the acquired history, and discuss reasonable management options tailored for individual patients.