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Opioid Benzodiazepine AND Alcohol Withdrawal — DCE Clinical Case
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Opioid Benzodiazepine AND Alcohol Withdrawal — Clinical Case
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Patient brief
Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Opioid Benzodiazepine AND Alcohol Withdrawal. [1]
Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Opioid Benzodiazepine AND Alcohol Withdrawal, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]
Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]
Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]
Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]
Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]
Tasks
- Present a prioritised problem list. [1]
- Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]
- Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]
Model discussion points
- Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]
- Differentials and discriminators. [2]
- Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]
- Multimorbidity and communication. [2]
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