Child adolescent and family psychiatry (4 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr H Cooper
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this unit candidates will: 1. display knowledge and skills in the methods of assessment required for children and adolescents; 2. be able to detect and manage common childhood behavioural problems which present in general practice; 3. be able to detect and manage anxiety and depression in children and adolescents; 4. be able to assess suicidality in adolescents and provide appropriate management and referral; 5. be familiar with the common psychological and psychiatric problems which arise during adolescence including eating disorders, substance abuse and risk taking behaviours; 6. appreciate the role of somatisation in children and adolescents.
Assessment: Written assessment work
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