This podcast is based on clinical scenarios from the official AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment published by the Australian Medical Council. All cases are used solely for study and discussion. We provide personal learning insights and clinical interpretations to support AMC candidates in developing their clinical reasoning skills. The AMC Handbook is the intellectual property of the Australian Medical Council. To access the official material, please visit the AMC website.

This episode outlines a simulated medical case for a 38-year-old woman, a primigravida or first-time pregnant individual, experiencing severe nausea and vomiting in her first trimester, specifically eight weeks into her pregnancy. The primary purpose of this case is to assess a medical candidate's ability to diagnose and manage hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness, while also considering other important factors. The scenario emphasises the importance of a comprehensive patient history, clinical examination, and further investigations to rule out complications like Down syndrome, given the patient's age. It ultimately serves as a guide for evaluating a clinician's diagnostic accuracy, their proposed care plan, and their awareness of potential risks and counselling needs in such a complex obstetrical case.

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