Lina's Depression

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Name
Lina Evans
DOB
26/04/1974 (42 years)
Occupation
Unemployed
History
I feel I am wasting the doctor's time coming in with tiredness. I am apologetic and ask if perhaps I should just take sleeping tablets. I have been sleeping poorly for 2 months, waking up several hours before I usually would wake up. Throughout the day I feel tired and if directly asked, I admit to feeling low. I have stopped doing the things I enjoy such as going out with my friends and the gardening. I do not work, having been made redundant from being a payroll clerk 2 years back. This has led to my partner having to work harder and longer as an accountant which has increased the stress in our relationship so much that we sleep separately. Admits to poor libido if directly asked. Feels hopeless about the future and guilty for being made redundant. Spends most days watching TV and caring for her father who lives together with her. Denies all other symptoms and denies risk of self harm or suicide.
Past Medical History
Acid reflux. High blood cholesterol. No previous psychiatric issues
Drug History
Omeprazole and Atorvastatin. No allergies
Family History
Mother committed suicide during post natal depression. Father has had a stroke 3 years ago and requires some help with daily activities.
Social History
Lives with father and is one of multiple carers for him. He has long term left sided paralysis. Has good social support with close group of friends. Drinks on the weekends with friends usually, but hasn't been up to going for the last month.


Introduces self
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Confirms name & age of patient
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Explains reason for consultation & builds rapport
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Gains consent
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Asks open question
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Establishes duration of symptoms
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Establishes triggers/stressors/life events
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Asks for core symptoms: low mood, anergia, anhedonia
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Asks for biological symptoms: sleep, loss of libido, appetite
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Asks for cognitive symptoms: feeling hopeless, worthless, helpless, poor memory/concentration and guilty
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Asks if patient has ever felt elated
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Asks if experiencing hallucinations (visual/auditory/olfactory)
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Looks for any delusions and tests their conviction
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Asks about risk of suicide/self harm
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Establishes if anything could change their risk
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Establishes if patient is neglecting oneself or others
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Explores impact of symptoms on occupation
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Explores impact of symptoms on home and social life
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Explores the level of support
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Identifies if the patient has insight and willingness to accept treatment
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Looks for substance misuse
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Asks about previous medical & psychiatric history
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Asks whether patient is taking regular medication or has allergies
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Asks about family history of psychiatric or medical disorders
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Explores and responds to ideas
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Explores and responds to concerns
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Explores and responds to expectations
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Shows empathy
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Avoids jargon
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Summarises back to patient
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Thanks patient
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Patient global score
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Gives reasonable differential diagnosis (depression, mixed anxiety and depressive disorder, hypothyroidism)
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Summarises back to patient
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Thanks patient
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