DockRoach™ Approach
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Patient Information
Explaining topic to patient
Generalised anxiety disorder (Patient.info AU)
Generalised anxiety disorder (Healthdirect.gov.au)
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Reliable online resources for learning on this topic.
Quick Notes
See diagrams or notes on topic
Mental State Examination (MSE) – OSCE Guide (Geekymedics.com UK)
Generalised anxiety disorder (Patient.info UK)
The mental status examination (Brown.edu US)
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Guidelines & Articles
Diagnosis and management on topic
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (NIH.gov US)
Making a good mental health diagnosis (Racgp.org.au)
Anxiety Disorders – Assesment and management in general practice (Racgp.org.au)
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Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) on this topic from the official website.
UpToDate
Detailed reading on topic
The mental status examination in adults
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults: Clinical features and diagnosis
Differential diagnosis of GADÂ
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Tip Here:
In the AMC Clinical Exam, aim to present the key MSE findings using the mnemonic (ASEPTIC3R) and link them to the diagnosis clearly within two minutes.
This website has used the following for reference in preparing the contents.
Australian Medical Council (AMC) Handbook of Clinical Assessment reprinted 2018 edition
John Murtagh's General Practice 8th edition
Tally O'Conner's Clinical Examination 8th edition
The Royal Women's Hospital Victoria Australia
Gynecology by Ten Teachers 20th edition
Obstetrics by Ten Teachers 20th edition
Paediatric Handbook 10th edition
Suggested reading material for examination preparation by the AMC
