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Psychiatry

Psychiatry CASC

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The Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies (CASC) is an OSCE evaluating purely psychiatric communication, formulation, and clinical skills.

Exam Stations Breakdown

1

History Taking

Eliciting psychopathology such as formal thought disorder, delusions, or depressive symptoms.

2

Risk Assessment

Evaluating suicide risk, risk to others, or safeguarding concerns.

3

Explanation & Management

Explaining psychotropic side-effects, sectioning under the Mental Health Act, or therapy referrals.

A Couple of Example Practice Scenarios

Explanation

"Explain the common and serious side effects of Clozapine to a patient who has been resistant to other antipsychotics."

Risk Assessment

"Assess a 19-year-old who was brought to the Emergency Department after an impulse overdose of paracetamol."

Disclaimer: National medical recruitment formats and Royal College examination criteria are subject to change annually. While Medmock strives for absolute accuracy based on the latest HEE/NHS England cycles, always consult your official applicant handbook or Royal College website for the definitive, up-to-date station requirements for your specific cohort.

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