Somatoform Disorders - Continuing Professional Development
Program Overview
This comprehensive module explores the clinical presentations, diagnosis, and management of functional neurological symptoms, including psychogenic movement disorders and non-epileptic attacks. Students will learn to differentiate between somatoform disorders, factitious disorders, and malingering, and develop critical thinking skills through research analysis. The module is suitable for students pursuing degrees in clinical neuropsychiatry or as a standalone course for continuing professional development.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This module introduces the most common clinical presentations of functional (non-organic) neurological symptoms, encompassing psychogenic movement disorders and non-epileptic attacks. The diagnosis of somatoform disorders is explained with focus on the role of clinical examination and neuropsychiatric investigation in assisting the differential diagnosis between dissociation, factitious and malingering.
- Identify the different presentations of functional neurological symptoms, including psychogenic movement disorders and non-epileptic attack disorder
- Understand the differential diagnosis between somatoform disorders, factitious disorders and malingering
- Critically appraise the scientific literature on the clinical and research aspects of functional neurological symptoms
- Understand the methods of investigation and diagnosis of somatoform disorders and apply them to clinical practice
Assessment:
- Presentation
Teaching:
- Most lectures are from visiting consultants, professionals and researchers in the field.
Other:
- This module can also be taken as a stand-alone course if required.
- No masters level credits are available for this module unless taken as part of the MSc, PGDip or PGCert in Clinical Neuropsychiatry programme.
University of Birmingham Summary
Overview:
The University of Birmingham is a leading global university with a strong focus on research and innovation. It is committed to developing solutions for a thriving planet and improving the health of people around the world.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Birmingham offers a welcoming environment for students, with opportunities to settle in, make new friends, discover the city of Birmingham, and prepare for their studies. The university also has a vision for its campus development in the next 20 years, aiming to enhance and refine the global campuses.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Impact:
The university's research is focused on addressing major global issues, such as climate change and global health.Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
The university encourages collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation and find solutions to complex problems.Pioneering Breakthroughs:
The university is known for its pioneering research and breakthroughs in various fields.Academic Programs:
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The university has five research challenge themes that guide its focus and draw on its vast expertise and resources. These themes showcase the university's pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and significant global impact.
You are encouraged to get in contact no later than 6 weeks before the start date of the module to ensure we can consider your application.
