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S5E2: Misdiagnosing Epilepsy as Schizophrenia: The Overlapping Symptoms
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Misdiagnosing epilepsy as schizophrenia can lead to devastating consequences, with patients receiving ineffective treatments for years. In this episode, Dr. Gibson Anugwom, resident psychiatrist from the Baylor College of Medicine, discusses the dangers of over-reliance on symptom-based diagnoses without thorough evaluations. We explore the need for better diagnostic tools, awareness in medical education, and collaboration between neurologists and psychiatrists. By understanding how epilepsy can present as psychosis, healthcare professionals can prevent misdiagnoses and provide more effective care. Listen in to learn how curiousity and a deeper understanding of symptoms can help avoid the life-altering consequences of a wrong diagnosis.
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Manage episode 448759357 series 2898812
Misdiagnosing epilepsy as schizophrenia can lead to devastating consequences, with patients receiving ineffective treatments for years. In this episode, Dr. Gibson Anugwom, resident psychiatrist from the Baylor College of Medicine, discusses the dangers of over-reliance on symptom-based diagnoses without thorough evaluations. We explore the need for better diagnostic tools, awareness in medical education, and collaboration between neurologists and psychiatrists. By understanding how epilepsy can present as psychosis, healthcare professionals can prevent misdiagnoses and provide more effective care. Listen in to learn how curiousity and a deeper understanding of symptoms can help avoid the life-altering consequences of a wrong diagnosis.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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