Clinical psychopathology

Question 1

define “psychopathology”:

Answer 1

The science and study of psychological and psychiatric symptoms.
It is a TOOL used to look for abnormal symptoms of the mind/ assess and investigate the mental function of a patient

Question 2

What is the DSM?

Answer 2

the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Question 3

What are the components of the Mental State Examination (MSE)?

Answer 3

Appearance 
Behaviour 
Conversation/speech
Thought form 
Thought content 
Affect and mood 
Perception 
Cognition and intelligence
Insight 
Judgement 
Rapport

Question 4

What is the structured approach to clinical psychiatry?

Answer 4

1. Immediate considerations (safety/medical/emergency)
2. history gathering, including collateral hx
3. MSE
4. further investigations
5. develop management plan

Question 5

What are the components of the diagnostic formulation grid?

Answer 5

Bio/Psycho/Social

• predisposing factors
• precipitating factors
• perpetuating factors
• protective factors

Question 6

List the components of a psychiatric history:

Answer 6

• profile
• referral
• presenting complaint
• history of presenting complaint
• past medical history
• past psychiatric history
• family history (medial and psychiatric)
• medications (prescribed, OTC and alternative)
• allergies
• substance use (smoking, alcohol, other drugs)
• forensic history
• developmental history

then MSE and risk assessment (to self and others)