TATT
Tired all the time
- Scenario to consider: A 65 year old presents with tiredness
What are the differential diagnoses, what questions might you ask, what are the RED FLAG symptoms, what is important on examination?
Review readings and videos.
Consider reading up on some specific diagnoses (Anxiety and depression, Insomnia, Stress, PTSD, Sleep apnoea, COPD) for example on www.patient.co.uk
Choose how best to explore in your tutorial e.g.
Jamboard review of differential diagnoses, history questions and points of examination
role-play with GP as a tired patient
watch the Virtual Primary Care video(s) below and explore learning points from the consultation and further reading - you may want to select a part of the video for discussion to watch together in the tutorial
Recommended videos
1) Clinically speaking (you can search with term 'tiredness' for other videos)
https://speakingclinically.co.uk/videos/unexplained-anaemia-in-the-elderly/
2) Virtual Primary Care (suggested generic questions)
Woman with multiple symptoms including tiredness https://vpc.medicalschoolscouncil.org.uk/staff/videos/66
See resources and questions attached to this video