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Learning Activity - Psychosis and schizophrenia
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ModulePHAR3002AUTPHAR3018AUT - Central Nervous System (CNS) (Pharmacology and therapeutics)
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Understand the process of diagnosing psychosis

Understand the brain pathways implicated in psychosis; specifically dopamine

Describe the aetiology of schizophrenia

Describe the clinical features, complications and prognosis of schizophrenia in adults

Understand the fundamental differences between psychosis and schizophrenia

List the options that are available for drug and non-drug treatment of psychosis and schizophrenia and describe their use in clinical practice

Explain the mechanisms of action of a range of commonly prescribed antipsychotics

Support patients with psychosis and schizophrenia manage their condition and get the best out of their medicines

 

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