Examination of the psychiatric patient in general medical practice
Nigerian Medical Practitioner
; 25(30): 22-24, 1993.
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1267959
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ABSTRACT
In order to exclude psychological problems when examinating a patient in general medical settings; the doctor has to be conscious of the following questions Is there a psychological component to presentation; what are the factors associated with the psychological problems; the doctors should enquire not only into the well known psycho-social stressors (life events) but also the not-so-obvious factors related to cultural beliefs in the supernatural. History taking has to be both investigative and therapeutic
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Stress, Physiological
/
Cultural Characteristics
/
Mental Disorders
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Nigerian Medical Practitioner
Year:
1993
Type:
Article
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