Theodore A. Stern, MD

Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

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New-Onset Paranoia in an Elderly Woman With Bipolar Disorder
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July 5, 2022

If you ever wondered how often paranoia develops in the elderly and in those with preexisting bipolar disorder or what other conditions can contribute to or precipitate psychotic symptoms,...
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Trust in the Doctor-Patient Relationship
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June 21, 2022

If you have ever wondered how trust in the doctor-patient relationship can be established, reflected on how that trust can be fractured or lost, or deliberated on how trust...
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Facilitating Smoking Cessation in Primary Care
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May 17, 2022

Here, the authors discuss the importance of tobacco cessation, best practices involving pharmacologic agents and counseling techniques, and strategies to address myths related to smoking cessation.
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Challenging a Surrogate Decision-Maker
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May 12, 2022

When a proxy medical decision-maker is not acting as the patient wished or in the best interest of the patient, the decision-making of the surrogate can be challenged. Read...
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Psychological Dimensions of Palliative Care Consultation
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February 22, 2022

This compelling case presentation illustrates the challenges of providing palliative care during the pandemic. The expert discussion that follows examines the case from various perspectives and suggests ways clinicians...
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Managing Clozapine in Primary Care
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February 17, 2022

In this article, gain insight into the management of patients taking clozapine. The authors also provide critical steps for early detection and management of life-threatening complications of clozapine, including...
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January 27, 2022

Have you been unsure about how racial discrimination can contribute to anxiety, depression, or poor health? Have you been unsure about how to intervene with patients who experience acculturative...
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December 23, 2021

Have you have been uncertain about how to make a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by reviewing signs and symptoms, laboratory test results, and brain imaging or wondered about treatment...
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December 16, 2021

There are multiple reasons why childhood sexual abuse can be difficult to diagnose; therefore, it often goes underreported. Read on to find out how to properly identify and report...
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October 14, 2021

Have you ever wondered whether, and why, Wernicke’s encephalopathy can develop in someone without an alcohol use disorder? Have you been uncertain about treatment? If you have, then this...
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September 16, 2021

In this article, the authors present the case of a patient with concerns about cognitive decline. They also discuss the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of such patients as well...
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September 2, 2021

Have you encountered veterans with PTSD and been uncertain about how to intervene? Have you been undecided about how, or whether, to work with military families? If you have,...
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