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Clinical Guidance

Providing Gender-Affirming Care to LGBTQ Patients in Hospital Units

November 30, 2023

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You'll often work with patients who are part of the LGBTQ community.

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Psychogenic Polydipsia in Psychiatry

October 2, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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Patients with psychogenic polydipsia (PP) consume excessive amounts of water, making their blood dangerously dilute.

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Parkinson's Disease in Psychiatry

October 2, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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Also known as pseudoparkinsonism, these drug-induced symptoms mimic those of Parkinson’s disease.

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Lice and Scabies Outbreaks in Psychiatry

October 2, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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Outbreaks of lice and scabies are unfortunately common in congregate environments such as psychiatric units.

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Hypertension in Psychiatry

October 2, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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Hypertension is common among psychiatric inpatients.

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Huntington's Disease in Psychiatry

October 2, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder caused by an abnormality in the HTT gene on chromosome 4.

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Cross-Cultural Issues on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

October 1, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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Cross-cultural factors can shape how patients express symptoms, convey needs, and adhere to treatment.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Psychiatry

October 1, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus and causes irritation.

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Diabetes in Psychiatry

October 1, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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Assess glycemic control and adherence to diabetes treatment; educate the patient about the need for glycemic control and risks of long-term complications; assess whether psychiatric medications are worsening diabetes and causing weight gain.

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Quetiapine (Seroquel, Seroquel XR) Fact Sheet [G] for Children and Adolescents

September 23, 2023

Joshua Feder, MD, Elizabeth Tien, MD, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

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Lower risk for EPS and a broad spectrum of efficacy make this an appealing first-choice agent. However, sedation, weight gain, and orthostasis may limit use.