EP085 - Police Officer Performance_ Stress, Alcohol, and Trauma

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This episode outlines a simulated medical consultation scenario focusing on a 30-year-old female police officer experiencing poor work performance. The primary purpose is to train medical practitioners to diagnose and manage complex cases, specifically those involving stress-related depression and increased alcohol intake, possibly stemming from post-traumatic stress. The exercise requires the practitioner to take a focused history, identify likely diagnoses like anxiety disorder or alcohol dependence/abuse, and understand the short-term effects of alcohol excess and relevant health recommendations, with particular attention to the patient's professional context and potential for harm to self or others.

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