Clinical CPD topic
Schizophrenia: practise, reflect and record
Practise schizophrenia through five clinical cases, review the explanations and build a professional learning record. Assess first-episode psychosis comprehensively and select initial oral antipsychotic treatment.
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What you’ll work on
- Assess first-episode psychosis comprehensively and select initial oral antipsychotic treatment.
- Identify treatment resistance warranting clozapine assessment.
- Monitor cardiometabolic health and recognise antipsychotic-induced akathisia.
Think through a clinical case
Decide how you would approach this case before opening the question session.
A patient has new persecutory delusions and disorganisation over 2 weeks. Family reports heavy stimulant use and little sleep. What is the best diagnostic approach?
A case from the UKMLA question bank. The session provides the answer and explanation after your attempt.
From a decision to a learning record
- Test your reasoning. Answer five questions from this topic’s clinical-content library.
- Explore the gaps. Review explanations and use Tutor to work through decisions that need more thought.
- Reflect on application. Describe what you learned and what you would change or investigate.
- Review your evidence. Confirm the activity and time spent, then retain or export your professional record.
Primary sources and further reading
Read the source in the same jurisdiction as your question session.
- Recommendations | Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: prevention and management | Guidance | NICEUK source
- Denzapine 25mg Tablets — UK SmPCUK source
- RISPERDAL CONSTA 25 mg powder and solvent for prolonged-release suspension for injection — UK SmPCUK source