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Mental Health Disorders in Primary Care ML2102

This session aims to discuss common mental illness presentations in primary care.
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CPD Hours : 3

Aims

This course is an audio presentation delivered by a consultant psychiatrist that explores mental health disorders that present in primary care and strategies to take a history and identify resources available to manage this condition.

Objectives

  • Develop an understanding of common mental health problems that present in primary care
  • Identify treatment strategies suitable for individual service users.
  • Explore current evidence and treatment guidelines.
  • Understand the importance of using varying strategies according to care plan agreed
  • Identify resources available to support decision-making or refer.

Who Should Attend

Healthcare professionals working in advanced roles in primary care and general practice

Doctors, GP’s, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, practice nurses, physiotherapists, paramedics.

Pre-Requisites

It is recommended that participants have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience

Session includes

  • Work booklet
  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Multimedia presentation
  • Quiz

Lecturer: Dr Balu Pitchiah, Consultant Psychiatrist

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Prescribing in Mental Health

Please click complete on completion of MCQ to generate a certificate. In the event you have any problems email [email protected]