Endocrine – FICMLearning

Case of the Month #6

Laura Kocierz

An unresponsive 76-year-old male is admitted to the intensive care unit. He has a past medical history of bipolar affective disorder (treated with lithium and valproate), self-harm and previous suicide attempts.

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