MED6003

Psychological medicine

(MED)

Dr Pam Brewster

10 points + Six-week attachment to a psychiatric department in a general hospital.

Synopsis: The placement aims to further develop clinical skills in interviewing, history taking, mental state examination, diagnosis, formulation and management planning. Students will be attached to clinical treatment teams in the adult psychiatry wards, and clinicians in the consultation-liaison psychiatric services to the general hospital. Students will conduct clinical assessments and discuss these with supervising clinicians and treating staff. Tutorials on theoretical issues will supplement case-based teaching.

Assessment: Written (SAQ) examination: 40% + Clinical long case presentation: 20% + Oral examination: 20% + Continuous assessment: 20%