Psychiatry Boot Camp

1.6 Case Formulation

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Mar 13, 2023
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INSIGHT

Formulation vs. Diagnosis

  • Case formulations explain how a patient is different from other patients with the same diagnosis.
  • Diagnoses, conversely, show how patients are similar, enabling standardized treatment approaches.
ADVICE

Formulation Structure

  • Use the biopsychosocial model and the "five Ps" to structure case formulations.
  • These templates help organize patient information into a coherent narrative.
ADVICE

Combining Models

  • Combine the biopsychosocial model and the "five Ps" for a comprehensive formulation.
  • Consider biological, psychological, and social factors within each of the "five Ps".
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