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Addenbrooke's Cognitive Assessment tool - used for Dementia.
4AT - Delirium and Congnitive Impairment Assessment
Assessment of Mental Capacity and Best Interest decisions
Beck Depression Inventory- Depression Rating Scale
The Biological, Psychological and Social Treatments in Mental Health care
Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) shortened version worksheet. Adapted from Inouye SK el al. Clarifying Confusion: The Confusion Assessment Method A New Method for Detection of Delirium. Ann Intern Med. 1990: 113:941-8
Two articles on COPD and Mental Health: a) Strategies to improve anxiety and depression in patients with COPD: a mental health perspective b) Mental disorders in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A major new review suggests that around 28 million adults in the UK are affected by some type of chronic pain (pain that lasts for more than three months).
the challenges of delivering care in complex situation. Several examples to work through
a summary of Ethics and Law, the Children's Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act. Ethical dilemmas and decision making. Information, links and reading.
Gergen Kaye - Beyond Narrative Therapy as Social - Paper
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) - to assess the severity of symptoms of anxiety.
Website link: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/wellbeing/mental-health/mental-health-survey
Website link: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/p/physical-health-and-mental-health
https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/iapt/ NHS website
introduction to Psychological Therapies Dr Ana Miorelli,Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist
Key Models of Understanding Mental Health Problems in Children.
Short descri[tion of the five models used to make causal atributions in formulations
This is a form with tick boxes for the most common psychopathologycal presentations. It is a useful way to do a MSE pointing by numbers. If you use it, try to learn what each of the words means. It was developed by Jeff Patrick
describes the history, indications for use of and administration of ECT
Service Placement Leaflet (SPL) for the Itchen College Placement.
Some facts and figures around links between long term physical health problems and mental health conditions
The mental State Examination explained and explored- information, links and reading
This is a comprehensive decument with brief descriptions of the meaning of the terms commonly used in a menatl state examination. It was developed by ACCESS Behavioural Science
Article covering Mentally disordered detainees in the police station: the role of the psychiatrist.
This document is not only for your psychiatry attachment, but can be referenced for all your clinical placements in healthcare environments. It includes and professional standards of behaviour and dress; communication with patients; your attendance on placements; and personal safety guidance for clinical areas and with patients. You MUST read this document as part of your induction programme.
The Liverpool University Neuroleptic Side Effect Rating Scale (LUNSERS) - Used to detail side effects.
Links to patient videos and a BBC documentary on Perinatal Psychiatry
What is normal in Psychiatry, Mind and Brain, Transitions including grief/bereavement