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Mental healthcare

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Upcoming Date: 02/03/2021
Upcoming Time: 09:15 - 16:30
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Length: 1 Day
Cost: Free

About the course

psychiatry rotation

This one-day online simulation course is designed for GP trainees on the Lewisham vocational training scheme (VTS). It will involve live, interactive scenarios with our specially trained actors, with each scenario followed by a facilitator-led group debrief. The scenarios chosen reflect a variety of mental health presentations which are relevant to doctors working in general practice.

Target audience: 

GP trainee on Lewisham VTS scheme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Learning Objectives

What you will learn from taking this course:

  • To gain a greater understanding and knowledge of mental health presentations in a general practice setting
  • To consider how mental and physical health problems overlap and how to deal with the two together
  • To further develop a holistic view of the patient and carer
  • To increase confidence and skills in carrying out risk assessments and mental state examinations
  • To learn how to verbally de-escalate challenging situations more effective
  • To learn more about psychiatric medication
  • To better understand the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Acts, and their relevance in a community setting

Course Information

Target audience

GPVTS

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This course will be taking place online.
02/03/2021
1 day

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