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Job planning for a community consultant psychiatrist (England) COLLEGE REPORT CR236Job planning for a community consultant psychiatrist in EnglandGuidance to support delivery of the Community Mental Health FrameworkApril 2023How to cite this publication: Royal College of Psychiatrists (2023) Report CR236: Job planning for a community consultant psychiatrist in England © 2023 The Royal College of PsychiatristsCollege reports and position statements constitute College policy and have been sanctioned by the College via the Policy and Public Affairs Committee (PPAC).The Royal College of Psychiatrists is a charity registered in England and Wales (228636) and in Scotland (SC038369).ContentsScope and policy context 3Scope of this guidance 3Membership of the expert reference group 3The CMHF and NHS

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists professional practice guidelines for the administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation To provide guidance for the optimal administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, based on scientific evidence and supplemented by expert clinical consensus. Articles and information were sourced from existing of rTMS provide up-to-date advice regarding the use of rTMS in clinical practice. The guidelines are intended for use by psychiatrists and non-psychiatrists engaged in the administration of rTMS to facilitate best practice to optimise outcomes for patients. The guidelines strive to find the appropriate balance between promoting best evidence-based practice and acknowledging that evidence for rTMS use

Mapping a rapidly changing landscape - Guidance on digital health interventions and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mood Disorders

Are we ready to deliver disease modifying treatments? Old Age Psychiatrists' views on diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease before dementia. Are we ready to deliver disease modifying treatments? Old Age Psychiatrists’ views on diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease before dementia.May 2021 Executive SummaryThe drug development pipeline for Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause onus on being able to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease at the earlier stages. This joint project, between Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, explored the diagnostic and service challenges experienced by old age psychiatrists across the UK. Through these insights, we were able to gauge the readiness of psychiatry services to deliver future life-changing treatments to those

Clinician treatment choices for post-traumatic stress disorder: ambassadors survey of psychiatrists in 39 European countries Clinician treatment choices for post-traumaticstress disorder: ambassadors survey ofpsychiatrists in 39 European countriesMartina Rojnic Kuzman1,Frank Padberg2,Benedikt L. Amann2,3,4,Meryam Schouler-Ocak5,Zarko Bajic6,Tarja Melartin7,Adrian James8,Julian Beezhold9,Jordi Berlin, Berlin, Germany;6Research Unit“Dr. Mirko Grmek”,Psychiatric Clinic“Sveti Ivan”, Zagreb, Croatia;7Department of Psychiatry, Helsinki University Central Hospital,Helsinki, Finland;8Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, UK;9Great Yarmouth Acute Service, Northgate Hospital/Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Great Yarmouth, UK;10Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona,Barcelona, Spain

Coping strategies of psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees following patient suicide and suicide attempt: A national cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia. A patient's suicide or suicide attempt is a challenging experience for psychiatrists. This study aimed to explore the common coping strategies and habits developed by psychiatrists/trainees following such incidents. A self-administered education in coping with a patient's suicide. Approximately 94.9% reported a lack of support systems within their institution. The study highlighted the coping strategies most commonly employed by psychiatrists/trainees and revealed that the majority of participants reported no changes in their daily habits. The findings underscore the need for a structured support system and formal educational resources

Survey on barriers to psychiatrists' use of clozapine for young people in Scotland and suggestions for reducing these. The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland published a report into the death of a young person, with recommendations for the Royal College of Psychiatry in Scotland Child and Adolescent Faculty; to explore if there were barriers to the use of Clozapine in young people

Consultant psychiatrists working across specialties outside normal working hours POSITION STATEMENTPS01/19Position statement on consultant psychiatrists working across specialties outside normal working hoursApril 2019Position statement on consultant psychiatrists working across specialties outside normal working hours2The College frequently receives enquiries from psychiatrists about working to safely provide care to patients in service areas that they’re not immediately familiar with.This Position Statement was approved by the Registrar and Regional Advisors Committee. It complements separate ongoing work on the wider issue of psychiatrist training following the publication of the Shape of Training Report ( 2013 ). It aims to provide guidance for psychiatrists, mental health service

Role of the consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy COLLEGE REPORT CR224Role of the consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy© 2019 The Royal College of PsychiatristsCollege Reports constitute College policy. They have been sanctioned by the College via the Policy and Public Affairs Committee (PPAC).The Royal College of Psychiatrists is a charity registered in England and Wales (228636) and in Scotland (SC038369).College Report CR224September 20193Contents3ContentsAuthors 4Members of the working group 5Key messages 6Executive summary 7Introduction 9Core principles of clinical work in medical psychotherapy 11Specific roles and responsibilities of medical psychotherapists 14Line management of consultant psychiatrists in medical psychotherapy 21Future roles

Practices and attitudes of adult psychiatrists regarding methamphetamine-associated psychotic disorder: an internet based survey conducted in Turkey. Many variables may affect approaches of psychiatrists to methamphetamine-associated psychotic disorder (MAP) treatment. This study was aimed to reach adult psychiatrists actively practicing in Turkey through an internet-based survey the experiences of long-acting injectable antipsychotic use, extrapyramidal system side effect, and delirium was created (overall p < 0.001, Nagelkerke R = 0.435; Hosmer and Lemeshow test p = 0.203). This first study in the field, which examines the current issue in detail, reveals that there are many factors that seriously affect psychiatrists' approaches to MAP treatment in Turkey. This study was approved

The imposter phenomenon in psychiatrists: relationships among compassion fatigue, burnout, and maladaptive perfectionism. The imposter phenomenon is the unwillingness to acknowledge one's triumphs, which is common among doctors. Research on the imposter phenomenon among mental health professionals is limited, and the relationship between imposter phenomenon, burnout, and compassion fatigue has not been studied. The current study intended to test a hypothesized model of the specific impact paths among burnout, compassion fatigue, maladaptive perfectionism, and imposter phenomenon among mental health professionals. A descriptive, cross-sectional online survey was conducted from June 2023 to September 2023. The sample (n = 160) consisted of psychiatrists. A path analysis was used to test

Acceptance of online therapy for children and adolescents with digital media use disorders: perspectives from child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychotherapists in Germany. Online therapies have the potential to improve access to psychological services for individuals in need while alleviating the burden on healthcare systems. However, child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychotherapists

Is self-medication a barrier to seeking help: exploring psychiatrists' and psychiatry residents' knowledge and attitudes about self-medication in Türkiye. Self-medication, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as using medicines for self-diagnosed conditions, can lead to misdiagnosis, adverse effects, and ethical issues. Given that psychiatrists and psychiatry residents face unique mental health stigma and other barriers, this study investigates their knowledge and attitudes regarding self-medication. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 246 psychiatrists and psychiatry residents in Türkiye. Using convenience sampling, participants completed an anonymous online question form designed by researchers to assess sociodemographic factors, self-medication behaviors

Help-seeking for depression among Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan and factors related to their intentions to seek help from a psychiatrist: a cross-sectional study. Foreign workers are at risk for depression, and Vietnamese people tend to be reluctant to seek professional mental health care. Although Vietnamese people are the largest population among foreign workers in Japan, evidence concerning their help-seeking experiences and strategies to promote help-seeking in this population is lacking. This study aimed to identify the percentage of Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan who have sought help from healthcare professionals for depressive symptoms and to explore the factors related to their intentions to seek help from a psychiatrist. An online questionnaire was administered

Trends in Psychiatrist-Led Care for Medicare Part B Enrollees. The rising incidence of mental illness in the US underscores the need for timely access to psychiatric care, especially for vulnerable populations such as older adults and individuals with mental and physical disabilities who receive Medicare. To assess changes in the number and proportion of active psychiatrists providing analyzed. Primary outcomes included changes in (1) the proportion of active psychiatrists billing traditional Medicare and (2) the number of psychiatrists providing care relative to the number of Medicare Part B enrollees nationally, regionally, and by state. The study population comprised 291 748 472 Medicare Part B enrollee-years (33 042 936 in 2014: 5 800 903 [17.6%] eligible due to disability alone

When the Psychiatrist Becomes an Author. This month's Media Forum features 2 authors who are also child and adolescent psychiatrists. In medical school, residency, and fellowship, we are rarely taught how to write. There might be a focus on how to write a scientific journal article, but seldom is there any discussion about how to write a full book, especially a novel. Those who do write either have had previous experiences or learn on their own how to write and how to get published. This limits the number of child and adolescent psychiatrists who feel comfortable sharing their experience through writing. There are many ways in which this writing can occur, such as through books, blog posts, letters to the editor in one's local paper, and so much more. Writing can not only be a way to teach

A cross-sectional survey of psychiatrists' experiences of using telepsychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic and the relationship with burnout in selected high, middle, and low-income countries. The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated substantial modifications in the delivery of patient care on a global scale. Telemedicine-based care services were implemented worldwide to maximize access to healthcare systems. This study aimed to investigate the use of and satisfaction with telepsychiatry services implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic by psychiatrists across low, middle, and high income countries, and to assess levels of burnout among psychiatrists providing telepsychiatry services in different settings and countries. We hypothesized that use of telepsychiatry will have increased during

Psychiatrist-led hepatitis C (HCV) treatment at an opioid agonist treatment clinic in Stockholm- a model to enhance the HCV continuum of care. People with opioid agonist therapy (OAT) represent a population with an increased hepatitis C (HCV) prevalence. Recent studies provide strong evidence regarding effective HCV treatment outcomes and low levels of reinfection in this population. Increased access to HCV care for people with OAT is essential to reach the WHO goal of eliminating HCV as a major public health threat by 2030. The Maria OAT clinic, located in central Stockholm, provides OAT for approximately 500 patients. The majority have a history of injection drug use. In October 2017, psychiatrist-led HCV treatment was initiated, with remote consultation support from the local infectious

Engaging the next generation of psychiatrists for geriatric psychiatry: call for action on behalf of the European Association of Geriatric Psychiatry. Geriatric (old age) psychiatry faces growing challenges amid Europe's ageing population. This editorial emphasises the need for specialised training, mentorship and subspecialty recognition to attract young psychiatrists. By addressing structural

Demographics and clinical characteristics of patients of prescribing psychologists, psychiatrists, and primary care physicians. To describe the characteristics of patients receiving psychotropic medication from prescribing psychologists, psychiatrists, and primary care physicians. This descriptive study was conducted using private insurance claims of patients from New Mexico and Louisiana estimated the associations of patient characteristics with prescriber type. Additional logistic regression models estimated the association of prescriber type with medication classes prescribed. Patients were most likely to see specialists (psychologists or psychiatrists) if they had bipolar disorder (average marginal effect and 95% CI 0.214 [0.196, 0.231]), schizophrenia/psychotic disorders (0.118 [0.097