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Theme 2: The inter-relationship of mental and physical processes

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Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour
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Curriculum Block
Part 4 Medical Foundation 4 Brain and Behaviour
Curriculum Week
Part 4
Discipline
Psychiatry
McMaster Program Competencies
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests. 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of what knowledge is, the strengths and limitations of different ways of knowing, and how knowledge is created in historical, cultural and social contexts. 2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations. 1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice 1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment 1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice. 1.8 Provide appropriate referral of patients including ensuring continuity of care throughout transitions between providers or settings, and following up on patient progress and outcomes
MeSH
Psychophysiology [F02.830]

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  • Explain the spectrum of “mind-body” somatic symptoms- from mood and anxiety disorders to painful somatic conditions like fibromyalgia.
  • Explain the importance of ruling out medical and substance-related causes of psychiatric symptoms.
  • Explain the role of the HPA Axis in stress-related medical conditions with psychiatric sequelae.
  • Recognize the role of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system in producing physical symptoms associated with psychiatric syndromes.
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