Module 8: Personality Disorders
Registrar pre teaching session worksheet
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GPs often manage patients where difficulties arise due to underlying personality factors in the patient. These can lead to problems in assessment and management for that patient. This teaching session looks at an approach to understanding and managing the various difficulties and frustrations that can arise whilst managing patients with personality disorders.
Write 100-words on “what is personality?”
Think about a case that you have seen recently where personality factors played a significant role in the encounter, to present and discuss with your supervisor.
You should also briefly review the various Personality Disorders.