extra diferencial diagnosis the schema

Question 1

step 1 possible answers? 2

Answer 1

• there is reason to consider malingering (give details why)
• There is no info suggesting malingering

Question 2

step 2 possible answers? 2+1

Answer 2

• classification of specific kind of syndrome is step 4, here only assess if there is information suggesting syndrome associated with medication
• give specifics (symptoms started after blah blah)
• no information on taking medication/drugs

Question 3

step 3 answers? 1+2

Answer 3

• sufficient to show awareness of the possible medical conditions described in the chapter
• there seems to be an interaction between somatic illness and emotions, cognitions, and behaviors (caused or exacerbated). Careful consultation with medical professional is needed
• no indication of medical condition/ there is medical issues but unlikely to be related to psychological syndrome

Question 4

step 4 answers tips? 3

Answer 4

• have 3 or 4 hypothesis
• arguments for and aganist the syndromes presented very important
• indicating that more info is needed is good, but always be specific about what info you need

Question 5

step 5 possible answers?

Answer 5

• in step 4 none of the syndromes applied, however the patient fits the profile of adjustment syndrome (give details in reasoning)
• in step 4 it became quite likely that (…) syndrome applied. this would rule out adjustment syndrome.

Question 6

step 6 answers?

Answer 6

• argue why the symptoms are severe enough that make them clinically significant