Explain abnormal illness behaviour and a collaborative plan — CASC communication station

Station brief

Format. Communication station, approximately 7–10 minutes active time. You are the psychiatry registrar in the medical clinic.^[2]

Candidate instructions. Acknowledge anger and fear of being called a faker; explain illness behaviour language without pejorative dualism; validate symptoms; outline a collaborative plan (scheduled care, re-investigation thresholds, CBT for health anxiety, mood support); engage partner without colluding with endless scopes; safety-net red flags and low mood.^[1][2][3]