Case Scenario
Who you are: You are an FY2 doctor in A & E.
Who the patient is: Albert Peterson, aged 77, has been brought to the hospital by the police. He was wandering in the park and he was confused. He doesn't know why he is in the hospital.
What you should do: Please talk to the patient and assess his cognitive function. Explain your findings and your further plan of management to your examiner. Do not take psychiatric history. After 6 minutes, stop talking to your patient and talk to your examiner. Note: Sometimes patient may not allow you to introduce yourself and he will start talking immediately.
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