WACP Primary case studies
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The WACP Primary is the entry-level postgraduate examination of the West African College of Physicians, taken by medical graduates who intend to pursue Fellowship training in one of the College's six faculties: Community Health, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry. The Nigeria Chapter describes itself as the largest chapter of the College, training and certifying specialists across six faculties since 1976, with a membership of more than 4,500 physicians. The WACP Primary case studies are 5 cases and about 3,835 words.
1Cluster of Acute Watery Diarrhoea in a Peri-Urban Settlement
On Monday the district health officer receives a report from a settlement of about 8,000 people: 43 people have had acute watery diarrhoea in the past 9 days, and 3 adults over 60 have died. Six new cases presented today.
775 words, about 4 min2Poorly Controlled Hypertension and Diabetes in a Woman Caring for a Grandchild
Mrs A is a 52-year-old widow who sells vegetables in a busy market and cares for her 6-year-old grandson, who has asthma. She attends the clinic after missing three of her last five appointments.
816 words, about 4 min3Febrile Jaundice with Acute Kidney Injury in a Malaria-Endemic Area
A 34-year-old rice farmer is brought to a district hospital with 6 days of fever, yellow eyes, dark urine and reduced urine output for 12 hours. He waded through flooded fields after heavy rain and has seen rats around the grain store.
769 words, about 4 min4Severe Acute Malnutrition with Diarrhoea and Hypoglycaemia
Amara is a 14-month-old girl brought to a rural health centre with 3 days of watery diarrhoea and vomiting. She weighs 6.1 kg, has a mid-upper-arm circumference of 10.6 cm and visible severe wasting.
700 words, about 4 min5Postpartum Psychosis with Risk to the Infant
A 26-year-old primiparous woman is brought by her husband 11 days after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. She has slept little for 3 nights, is irritable and says the baby is 'possessed' and should be 'returned to God'.
775 words, about 4 min