During the 2nd part of this interactive 2-part teaching session, Dr Noah Stanton and Dr Shreena Thakaria, two 3rd year core psychiatric trainees from Central & North West London Trust, will aim to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to thrive during your psych on-calls. The focus will be on your role as a duty doctor, covering the health based place of safety (HbPoS), clerking assessments, seclusion reviews, common psychiatric presentations and emergency management. We'll be sharing stories and giving lots of tips based on personal on-call experiences. This session is an invaluable resource for you to gain practical skills and insights from current trainees to enhance your preparedness as a junior doctor! There will be plenty of opportunities to ask any questions you have.
How To Survive Your Psych On-Calls Pt.2
Description
Summary
This interactive second part of the teaching session, "How To Survive Your Psych On-Calls Pt.2", promises to boost the knowledge and confidence of medical professionals when facing psych on-calls. Supervised by Dr Noah Stanton and Dr Shreena Thakaria, attendees will dive into the responsibilities of acting as a duty doctor. Key topics include health based place of safety, clerking assessments, seclusion reviews, common psychiatric presentations, and emergency management. Grab this outstanding chance to learn practical skills, gather insightful tips from current trainees' experiences, and ultimately enhance your preparedness in handling psychiatric duties.
Learning objectives
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By the end of the session, learners will be able to understand their role as a duty doctor involving common psychiatric presentations, clerking assessments, seclusion reviews, and health based place of safety.
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Learners will be equipped with the knowledge and tactics to effectively manage psychiatric emergencies during on-call situations.
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Learners will gain insights into practical tips and strategies based on the personal on-call experiences of the presenters, aiding in their preparedness as junior doctors.
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Learners will be provided with the opportunity to ask any queries they may have regarding their on-call roles or specific situations encountered, ensuring they receive tailored guidance and advice.
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The session aims to imbue learners with the confidence to efficiently navigate and respond to the various situations they may encounter during their psych on-call periods.