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Menopause and Depression – who and why?
In this workshop we discuss gender differences for depression, noting that women have a higher incidence of depression than men Depression associated with hormonal changes is commonly seen in women – premenstrual dysphoric disorder, postnatal depression, and perimenopausal mood changes are issues regularly dealt with in a general practice setting.
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Dr Brachman discusses the development of what is referred to as a new class of drugs that have been shown in her research to prevent PTSD and depression in mice.
“That was a disaster. I ran out of time. I didn’t answer the question. I definitely failed that case”. As a Medical educator I’ve heard it a thousand times, and you’ve probably found yourself saying or thinking it.
Like most of us, I’m not very keen on the idea of aging - not when it applies to me or the people I love. Not aging the way most people think of it anyway.
When I returned to work from maternity leave, I was struggling with weight issues and general poor health following a tough flu season. My mood also plummeted from over-work and family responsibilities.
How a good knowledge of fiction will help you pass the AKT (Part 1 of 4)
How a good knowledge of fiction will help you pass the AKT (Part 2 of 4)
How a good knowledge of fiction will help you pass the AKT (Part 3 of 4)
How a good knowledge of fiction will help you pass the AKT (Part 4 of 4)
As a GP, we are undertaking clinical reasoning with nearly every patient that we see. It is most often automatic. However, in preparation for the KFP exam, it can be helpful to deconstruct the clinical reasoning process. The ultimate goal, however, is to make us better clinicians, not just to pass the exam!