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Physical Exam and Laboratory Testing in Geriatric Psychiatry

August 2, 2025
Rehan Aziz, MD

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  • The physical exam and laboratory testing are especially important in geriatric psychiatry because medical conditions or medications often trigger psychiatric symptoms.



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    Neuroimaging in Late-Life Psychiatric Conditions

    August 2, 2025
    Rehan Aziz, MD

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  • Advanced imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), aid in accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of late-life psychiatric disorders such as dementia.



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    Medical Mimics in Geriatric Psychiatry

    August 2, 2025
    Rehan Aziz, MD

    Dr. Aziz has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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  • Medical mimics refer to medical conditions that can present with psychiatric symptoms. 



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    Functional Assessment in the Older Adult

    August 2, 2025
    Rehan Aziz, MD

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  • Evaluating functional status helps identify specific activities for which an older adult needs assistance and determine appropriate support levels.



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    How to Identify and Respond to Self-Injurious Behaviors

    February 1, 2025
    Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

    Self-injurious behaviors (SIB) are among the most pressing concerns you will face on an inpatient psychiatric unit. 

    Self-injurious behaviors (SIB) are among the most pressing concerns you will face on an inpatient psychiatric unit. 


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    Confidentiality and Release of Patient Information

    January 1, 2025
    Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

    Dr. Hendrick and Dr. Carlat have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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    Patient confidentiality is a fundamental principle in psychiatric care. 


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    Creating a Patient Safety Plan

    January 1, 2025
    Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

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    Once a patient who experienced suicidal thoughts is feeling better and is ready for discharge, help them create a safety plan so they can be prepared in case their emotional state deteriorates at some later point. 


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    Routine Medications for Common Medical Needs

    January 1, 2025
    Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

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    When patients are admitted to psychiatric units, they often present with miscellaneous medical needs alongside their psychiatric conditions. 



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    Relaxation and Deep Breathing Exercises for Patients on a Psychiatric Inpatient Unit

    January 1, 2025
    Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

    Dr. Hendrick and Dr. Carlat have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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    Relaxation and deep breathing exercises are helpful for relieving anxiety and insomnia and you should include them in your repertoire of therapeutic tools on the inpatient unit.



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    Motivational Interviewing on the Inpatient Psych Unit

    January 1, 2025
    Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

    Dr. Hendrick and Dr. Carlat have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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    Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling approach designed to fortify patients’ motivation to change, especially relevant in a psychiatric hospital setting where patients are often ambivalent about treatment.


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