Understand and implement the principles of structuring a psychiatric history taking, including the chief complaint, history of present illness, past psychiatric history, family history of psychiatric disorders, and social situation.

Gain proficiency in diagnosing common psychiatric presentations such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and substance abuse disorders through effective history taking.

Learn to recognize signs and symptoms suggesting a patient may lack capacity, including cognitive impairment, difficulty with communication, fluctuation in decision-making, and behavioral changes.

Develop skills in conducting an assessment of a patient's capacity, including their ability to understand, retain, use or weigh information, and communicate decisions.

Acquire knowledge of the ethical and legal requirements in managing a patient who lacks capacity, including consent, best interest decision-making and referral to an appropriate authority or specialist if required.