Treatment of Severe Personality Disorders: Resolution of Aggression and Recovery of Eroticism
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice)
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice - May 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: research
Increasing Access to Psychiatric Services in Schools: The Bridge Program
This article describes the Bridge Program, a school-based psychiatric program funded by a county-wide mental health tax initiative designed to provide psychiatric services in local schools without any out-of-pocket expenses for youth and families within 10 days of referral. Two case reports provide a description of the delivery of psychiatric services through the Bridge Program. Future research is needed to compare the feasibility and effectiveness of different approaches to increasing access to youth psychiatric care. (Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice)
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice - May 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Practitioner's Corner Source Type: research
A Case Report of Neurosyphilis Limbic Encephalitis With Reversible Geschwind Syndrome and Mood Disorder
We describe a case of neurosyphilis limbic encephalitis, presenting with reversible Geschwind syndrome (hyperreligiosity and hypergraphia) and mood disorder due to the predominant involvement of left mesial temporal structures in a previously healthy 34-year-old, left-handed woman. Because neurosyphilis can mimic common neuropsychiatric syndromes, it should be included in the differential diagnosis of psychiatric disorders with suspected general medical causes. This case of nondominant limbic encephalopathy caused by syphilis infection highlights the relevance of a careful investigation for secondary psychotic, mood, and p...
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice - May 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Clinical Case Discussions Source Type: research
Cerbera odollam: A Case Report of Attempted Suicide by Pong Pong
Cerbera odollam, commonly referred to as the “suicide tree” or “pong pong,” produces highly toxic seeds that are used for suicidal and homicidal purposes. It is important that western physicians be aware of the symptoms associated with these seeds and how to diagnose and treat them. (Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice)
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice - May 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Clinical Case Discussions Source Type: research
Texting Among Academic Psychiatrists: What Does HIPAA Allow?
The texting of protected health information (PHI) has raised concerns about breach of privacy as it relates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Within psychiatry, limited guidelines exist on HIPAA-permissible texting. Given the legal implications of a breach, we sought to better understand texting patterns among psychiatrists by surveying members of the Association for Academic Psychiatry, 53 of whom responded. Only 63% of respondents felt confident in their knowledge of HIPAA. While 64% reported that texting PHI is prohibited, most (53%) still used texting to communicate PHI. Currently, HIP...
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice - May 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Columns Source Type: research
