Join us as Dr Roger Smyth, Consultant Liaision Psychiatrist at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, joins us for a clinical update on the management of patients presenting to critical care with psychiatric disorders.

Dr Smyth is Consultant Psychiatrist in the Department of Psychological Medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. His main area of clinical interest is the psychiatric care of organ transplant patients. He is lead author and editor of the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry. He chairs the Legislative Oversight Forum of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland

Summary

Dive into the intersection of critical care and psychiatry with Dr. Roger Smyth, an esteemed Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, in the upcoming "SICS Evening Education Updates - Psychiatry In Critical Care" session. Dr. Smyth, who has a special interest in the psychiatric care of organ transplant patients, will provide a comprehensive clinical update on managing critical care patients with psychiatric disorders. This session is an exceptional opportunity to learn from the lead author and editor of the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry, and it's particularly suitable for those eager to enhance their understanding of this clinically important subject area.

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Learning objectives

1. To gain an understanding of the complexities involved in managing patients with psychiatric disorders in a critical care setting. 2. To learn about the specific mental health challenges faced by organ transplant patients and the tailored psychiatric care they may require. 3. To comprehend the interaction of physical and psychological issues in critical care and learn how to integrate appropriate psychiatric approaches into patient treatment plans. 4. To understand the current legislation and ethical considerations pertaining to the delivery of psychiatric care within a critical care setting. 5. To develop a comprehensive understanding of the resources available, such as the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry, to aid in the decision-making process for treating psychiatric disorders in critical care settings.

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