Final Year Series: Psychiatric Emergencies! UKMLA

Name: Final Year Series: Psychiatric Emergencies! UKMLA
Start: 2024-12-26T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-12-26T12:00:00+00:00

26th Dec 2024

10:30am - 12:00pm (GMT)

Psychiatry

26th Dec 2024

10:30am - 12:00pm (GMT)

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Brought to you by Mind The Bleep, the first session in the Psychiatry Finals Series : Psychiatric Emergencies!

Summary

Join us for the inaugural session of the Psychiatry Finals Series: Psychiatric Emergencies, presented by Mind The Bleep. This session, tailored for final year medical practitioners, will delve into the complexities of psychiatric emergencies. Enhance your professional acumen, engage in thoughtful discourse, and gain invaluable insights on how to effectively handle and treat patients in crisis. Do not miss out on this crucial learning opportunity!

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Learning objectives

To understand and differentiate various common psychiatric emergencies including, but not limited to, acute psychosis, suicidal ideation, and severe agitation.
To develop the necessary skills to assess and manage patients presenting with a psychiatric emergency accurately and safely.
To be familiar with the responder's role, diagnostic procedures, initial management strategies and follow-up care associated with each type of psychiatric emergency.
To understand the principles and nuances of communication with patients in a psychiatric crisis, including de-escalation strategies and the importance of empathy.
To evaluate and reflect on ethical considerations in psychiatric emergencies, understanding the balance between patient autonomy and safety, especially when considering involuntary admission.

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