Egyptian Board Psychiatry case studies
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The Egyptian Board in Psychiatry is a postgraduate qualification intended for psychiatrists who have completed their core training in Egypt and want a credential that confirms consultant-level competence in diagnosis, treatment planning and independent clinical judgement. Candidates are typically residents nearing the end of their training or specialists preparing for senior posts in Ministry of Health, university or private-sector settings. The Egyptian Board Psychiatry case studies are 5 cases and about 4,556 words.
1Acute agitation after hip surgery in an older man
A 76-year-old retired teacher is admitted to the orthopedic ward after open reduction and internal fixation of a right hip fracture. On postoperative day 3 the nurses report that he is awake at night, pulling at his IV line, seeing 'men in the room,' and striking a nurse.
904 words, about 5 min2Acute mania in pregnancy on valproate
A 29-year-old woman with bipolar I disorder, 16 weeks pregnant, is brought by her husband because of 10 days of decreased sleep, pressured speech, grandiose plans to start a business, irritability, and the belief that her neighbours are recording her. She has been on sodium valproate 1000 mg/day and quetiapine 100 mg at night for 3 years, with good adherence.
941 words, about 5 min3Medically unstable anorexia nervosa in a 15-year-old
A 15-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her parents after fainting at school. Over 7 months she has lost 11 kg, now weighs 38 kg at 165 cm (BMI 14.0), and has been eating only 'safe' foods, exercising secretly, and vomiting after meals.
879 words, about 4 min4Fitness to stand trial in a man with untreated schizophrenia
A 34-year-old man with a 10-year history of schizophrenia is detained after setting fire to a neighbour's empty shop. No one was injured, but the building was damaged.
917 words, about 5 min5Behavioural disturbance and capacity in probable dementia
A 73-year-old retired accountant is brought by his daughter because of 2 years of progressive memory decline. He now repeats questions, gets lost in familiar streets, and accuses the neighbour of stealing his wallet.
915 words, about 5 min