Within the correctional arena where medical conditions overlap with psychiatric diagnoses and mental health conditions, coming to an accurate working diagnosis can be a challenge. Assumptions, implicit bias, and insufficient information can lead to misdiagnosis and potentially poor outcomes. In this session, review of medical conditions mimicking psychiatric conditions, and psychiatric symptoms exacerbated by poorly controlled medical conditions, will be highlighted through clinical vignettes.

Educational Objectives

• Identify five common medical conditions that can mimic psychiatric disorders
• Discuss assumptions and pitfalls that can lead to misdiagnosis
• Review characteristics of and workup for delirium

Level: Basic