Answer Page: Psychiatry -
Anniversary Grief Reaction
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Grief: Coping with Reminders After a Loss (Mayo Clinic): Provides advice on how to manage grief triggers and reminders (NewsNetwork.Mayoclinic.org)
Finality and the Grief Process (Patient Info): Discusses the stages and emotions involved in the grief process. (Patient.info UK)
Grief and Bereavement (Patient Info): Covers the symptoms and different experiences of grief. (Patient.info UK)
Grief and Loss (Healthdirect Australia): Provides an overview of grief, including symptoms and support options. (Healthdirect.gov.au)
Grief (Better Health Channel, Victoria): Offers resources and support services for grief in Victoria, Australia. (Betterhealth.vic.gov.au)
The Not-So-Happy Anniversary: Navigating Grief and Trauma Anniversaries (Congruence Counseling): Discusses how to handle significant grief anniversaries. (Congruence-counseling.com US)
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Managing Grief (Lifeline Toolkit): Provides strategies for managing grief and loss. (Lifeline.org.au)
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Guidelines & Articles
Diagnosis and management on topic
Grief and Bereavement Guidelines (RACGP): Comprehensive guidelines for managing grief in clinical settings. (RACGP.org.au)
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) on this topic from the official website.
UpToDate
Detailed reading on topic
Bereavement and Grief in Adults: Management: Discusses strategies and treatments for managing bereavement. (UpToDate.com US)
Prolonged Grief Disorder in Adults: Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Assessment, and Diagnosis: Details the features and diagnostic criteria for prolonged grief disorder. (UpToDate.com US)
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Demonstrating genuine empathy and support is crucial for passing the clinical exam, as it helps build trust and effectively manage sensitive situations like grief.
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Australian Medical Council (AMC) Handbook of Clinical Assessment reprinted 2018 edition
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Gynecology by Ten Teachers 20th edition
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Paediatric Handbook 10th edition
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