MGP1010

Somatisation (4 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr D Clarke

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: By the end of this unit candidates will: 1. understand the context in which patients present to general practitioners with somatic complaints with no organic basis; 2. be able to display knowledge of the classification of somatoform disorders; 3. be able to appropriately investigate patients suffering from somatoform disorders; 4. be familiar with the medication and non-medication management of patients with somatoform disorders; 5. feel confident in adopting a psychological approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with somatic presentations.

Assessment: Written assessments