Zen and the Art of Documentation
November 7, 2019
Lawyers tend to be good at spotting unexplained inconsistencies in documentation. Take these steps to protect yourself.
Slideshows
Bipolar Research Update: Risks and More Risks
November 4, 2019
Bipolar disorder heightens Parkinson risk, ADHD persistence may mediate bipolar spectrum disorder risk, and rapid cycling catalysts identified—these are some of the latest findings.
The TBI Epidemic: Issues in Older Patients Quiz
October 30, 2019
Traumatic brain injury in older adults is a rising epidemic. Test your knowledge on the issues facing your patients.
When Eating Disorders and Psychosis Co-Exist: 6 Take Home Points
October 23, 2019
The body image disturbance at the heart of anorexia nervosa is a false perception akin to the perceptual disorders found in schizophrenia.
5 Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treating Tinnitus
October 17, 2019
Tinnitus affects 50 million people in the US and can require urgent medical assistance. It can also cause considerable anxiety and even hallucinations. Reducing symptom intensity is key.
7 Tips for Treating Trauma in Refugee Patients
October 16, 2019
Many refugees have been victims of severe violence that has profoundly affected their physical, psychological, and spiritual lives. Take home points here.
Guidance Along the Path: 20 Meditations for Psychiatry Residents
October 15, 2019
In the spirit of honoring and guiding trainees, the authors provide advice to today’s psychiatric residents—the psychiatric leaders of tomorrow.
Common Neural Abnormalities in Psychotic Disorders
October 10, 2019
Although the clinical symptoms of psychotic disorders are dramatic and are what most clinicians focus on as their treatment targets, impairments in a wide range of cognitive function are observed in these illnesses.
Psychiatry Update: Parental History, Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, and More
September 30, 2019
Parental history shapes pediatric bipolar in offspring, no evidence for deterioration in neurocognitive functioning, clinical course predictors identified—these are some of the latest findings in bipolar disorder research.
Caution: 7 Medications That May Increase Falls in Your Older Patient
September 26, 2019
Although not a DSM diagnosis, fear of falling is recognized as a common source of functional impairment and distress. The author presents 7 commonly prescribed medication categories that may increase fall risk in older adults.
