Adult psychiatry II (8 points)
(MED)
Leader: A/Professor D Ames
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will be able: 1. to describe the common psychiatric syndromes which affect older people, their presentation, differential diagnosis, assessment, basic management and outcomes; 2. to demonstrate the skills to interview older persons effectively and to assess their mental state with particular reference to cognitive function; 3. to demonstrate the skills necessary to manage the common psychiatric disorders affecting older persons with psychiatric disorders; 4. to discuss the range of services available to assist older people with mental health problems in Australia and the way these services are likely to develop in the future; 5. to descibe the experience of ageing as lived in Australia together with the social, societal and personal implications of the ageing process; and 6. to utilise appropriate referral to other specialists and services (both medical and social) for older people.
Assessment: The assessment will be based on attendance and active participation (75%) and a case presentation during one of the sessions (25%)
Contact Hours: Third Year
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