Hx Taking and MSE Flashcards
1
Q
Give an overview of the different elements of a psychiatric history
A
PC HPC Past Psychiatric History PMH D+A SH FH Personal History (development, school, job, relationship)
2
Q
What are the 10 factors assessed in a Mental State Examination?
A
Appearance Behaviour Mood Speech Thoughts Beliefs Percepts Suicide/Homicide Cognitive Function Insight
3
Q
What is the difference between an illusion and a hallucination?
A
An illusion is an altered version of reality. A hallucination is a manufactured reality.
4
Q
List symptoms of depression
A
Low mood
Suicidal thinking
Alcohol problem
5
Q
What is psychomotor retardation?
A
Delay of speech and actions caused by mental illness
6
Q
What are the 3 classes of perceptual disturbance?
A
Hallucinations
Pseudohallucinations
Illusions
