Systematic approach to taking a good medical history, including example structure. Also includes key questions and information to ask, as well as generating a differential and management plan.

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Timestamps:
0:25 Before Beginning
1:16 History of Presenting Complaint
4:55 Review of Systems
6:28 Past Medical History
6:59 Drug History
7:46 Social History
8:08 Family History
8:27 Integrating Examination & Investigations
9:05 Diagnosis and Management

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References

1. OSCE Stop - “The Medical History”. Available at https://oscestop.education/history-taking/the-medical-history/
2. University College London (2015-2016) - "Guide to History Taking and Examination”. Available at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/sites/epidemiology-health-care/files/history-exam.pdf
3. Geeky Medics (2023) - “Presenting A History - OSCE Guide”. Available at https://geekymedics.com/presenting-a-history-osce-guide/
4. Oxford Medical Education (2016) - “History Taking - Overview”. Available at https://oxfordmedicaleducation.com/history/medical-general/
5. StatPearls - Jonathan R. Nichol; Joshua Henrina Sundjaja; Grant Nelson (2024) “Medical History”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534249/

Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD) explained, including common symptoms, risk factors and DSM 5 diagnostic criteria, as well as treatment options.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
0:56 Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms (Autism Symptoms)
4:04 Autism Spectrum Disorder Causes
5:16 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis (Autism Diagnostic Criteria)
7:18 Autism Spectrum Disorder Management (Autism Treatment)

References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2024) - “Autism spectrum disorder**”.** Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/379/
2. Sulkes, S, B MD - MSD Manual Pro (2024) “Autism Spectrum Disorder**”.** Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/pediatrics/learning-and-developmental-disorders/autism-spectrum-disorder#Diagnosis_v1104819

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) explained clearly, including most common obsessions and compulsions, possible causes, diagnostic criteria for OCD as well as OCD treatment.

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Timestamps:
0:24 What is OCD?
1:05 OCD Symptoms
2:08 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Causes
3:12 OCD Epidemiology
3:58 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Diagnosis (OCD Diagnostic Criteria)

References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2024) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/362
2. Katharine Anne Phillips, MD, Dan J. Stein, MD, PhD - MSD Manual Pro (2023) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-and-related-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd
3. Hannah Brock; Manassa Hany - StatPearls (2023) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553162/

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