Test yourself on chronic fatigue syndrome (3)

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Is there any evidence that anti-virals are useful in post-viral fatigue syndrome/ ME?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A Service answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

• Was my answer correct?
• Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service?
• What have I learned?
• Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
• What does this mean for my patient?
  

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on CFS.

Test yourself on chronic fatigue syndrome (2)

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Does methylphenidate reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the RCT click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

• Was my answer correct?
• Do you have any comments on the RCT?
• What have I learned?
• Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
• What does this mean for my patient?
  

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on CFS.

Test yourself on chronic fatigue syndrome (1)

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Is cognitive behaviour therapy useful in chronic fatigue syndrome?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NCCHTA review click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

• Was my answer correct?
• Do you have any comments on the NCCHTA review?
• What have I learned?
• Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
• What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on CFS.

Test yourself on schizophrenia (3)

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Is depot fluspirilene effective for schizophrenia?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the Cochrane review click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

• Was my answer correct?
• Do you have any comments on the Cochrane review?
• What have I learned?
• Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
• What does this mean for my patient?
  

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on schizophrenia.

Test yourself on schizophrenia (2)

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Are benzodiazepines useful in schizophrenia?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the Cochrane review click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

• Was my answer correct?
• Do you have any comments on the Cochrane review?
• What have I learned?
• Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
• What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on schizophrenia.

Test yourself on schizophrenia (1)

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: What are the risk factors associated with suicide in schizophrenics?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the Bandolier article click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

• Was my answer correct?
• Do you have any comments on the Bandolier article?
• What have I learned?
• Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
• What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on schizophrenia.

Test yourself on depression (3)

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Are psychosocial interventions by primary care physicians as effective as antidepressants for symptom relief in patients with major depression?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the FPIN answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

• Was my answer correct?
• Do you have any comments on the FPIN answer?
• What have I learned?
• Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
• What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on depression.