Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder in Late-Life: A Note of Caution
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Today, we'll discuss a critical topic in geriatric mental health – the diagnostic challenges associated with Bipolar I Disorder. This topic was inspired by a recent case involving a pt in her mid 60s with no history of manic episodes, erroneously diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder. As we review this situation, we'll reflect on why mental health professionals must proceed with caution before attributing a late-life bipolar diagnosis, particularly when manic episodes are absent in the patient's history.
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