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News|Videos|January 22, 2025
Teasing Out Tardive Dyskinesia
Author(s)Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, Psych-CAQ
Key Takeaways
- Tardive dyskinesia symptoms are often concealed by patients due to feelings of guilt and shame, complicating diagnosis.
- Observing patients' movements and ensuring they are not chewing gum can aid in identifying tardive dyskinesia symptoms.
Tardive dyskinesia can be difficult to discern...
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"Patients with tardive dyskinesia can do a very good job of hiding it," said Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, Psych-CAQ, at the Real Psychiatry conference.
To best diagnose and assess potential tardive dyskinesia, she recommends the following:
- Do not allow the patient to chew gum in the office. It may be masking their oral buccal lingual symptoms.
- Watch them walk into your office, head to toe.
- Speak proactively with patients about medications with risk of tardive dyskinesia.
- Patients may feel guilt and shame, and may try to hide their symptoms. Ensure you are providing a safe space for them to share.
Ms Crown is a psychiatric physician assistant in State College, PA. She is the owner and managing member of Oasis LifeCare, the owner of Future Options Research, and principal investigator in clinical trials.
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