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Discuss the differential diagnosis of disturbed sleep and daytime sleepiness.
List the presenting features of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Differentiate between sleep disrupting disorders, primary brain disorders and circadian rhythm d
Domains of General Practice
185819 - How to Treat quiz: Sleep disorders
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How to Treat quiz: Sleep disorders
Relevance to General PracticeExcessive daytime sleepiness is a common symptom in general practice. This may be due to conditions such as sleep deprivation, insomnia, or obstructive sleep apnoea; or alternatively a result of a primary hypersomnolence condition such as narcolepsy. Circadian rhythm disorders, chronic medical and psychiatric conditions, and medications are other common causes of excessive daytime sleepiness.
Learning outcomesD1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship
D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills
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Rational options for investigations are offered
D3. Population health and the context of general practice
D4. Professional and ethical role
D5. Organisational and legal dimensions
Curriculum Contextual Units- Adult health
- Care of older people
- Other
