Pscyhology Flashcards
1
Q
How many psoriasis patients per year commit suicide directly attributed to their skin condition?
A
300
2
Q
The biopsychosocial model incorporates what factors (3)?
A
- Psychiatric
- Genetic
- Environmental & Life stressors
3
Q
Examples of skin conditions with significant psychological factors (2)
A
1) dermatitis artefacta
2) delusional parasitosis
4
Q
An acne which is exacerbated by emotional factors would be which class of psychosomatic skin disease?
A
Primary
5
Q
Morgellon’s Syndrome is a type of
A
Delusional Parasitosis
6
Q
What tool should be used to explore a patient’s perspective of their illness?
A
ICE
