This document discusses hypochondriasis (excessive worry about having a serious illness despite medical evaluation finding no evidence of physical disease), including its diagnostic criteria, associations, and differential diagnoses. It also provides guidance on evaluating and managing patients with hypochondriasis, including the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants.
1. Psychiatry Archer USMLE Step 3 Reviews www.Ccsworkshop.com Archer Slides are intended for use with Archer USMLE step 3 video lectures. Hence, most slides are very brief summaries of the concepts which will be addressed in a detailed way with focus on High-yield concepts in the Video lectures. These slides are only SAMPLES
25. “ Libby Zion (18) dies in 1984 of an interaction between Meperidine and Phenelzine ” A Case That Shook Medicine How One Man's Rage Over His Daughter's Death Sped Reform of Doctor Training By Barron H. Lerner Special to The Washington Post Tuesday, November 28, 2006; Page HE01 Many people have vowed to avenge the untimely death of a relative. Lawyer and journalist Sidney Zion actually did so -- to the benefit of patients and doctors-in-training nationwide.