Assessing the Trajectory of Bipolar Disorder Effectively in Order to Treat Effectively.

Accurate diagnosis of mood disorders, particularly depression and bipolar disorder, is essential for effective treatment planning and patient management. This article emphasizes the need for systematic symptom assessment and longitudinal analysis in facilitating the precise diagnosis and planning appropriate treatment interventions. By meticulously evaluating the symptomatology and delineating the longitudinal trajectory of the illness, clinicians can distinguish between unipolar depression and bipolar disorder, and therefore optimise patient outcomes.

Sandra Sabattini - A Patron or Role Model for Medical Students? A Study of Medical Student-Patient Relationships.

We examine whether Sandra Sabattini, a young Medical Student who was beatified by Pope Francis in 2021 should be seen as a role model for medical students, and potentially seen as their patron saint. We examine the difference between Patron Saint and Role Model. We make the case that, given the importance of the Doctor-Patient Relationship, there is need for Medical Students to have a Role Model.