scholarly journals Logbook for specialist registrars in general adult psychiatry: development and peer evaluation

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (9) ◽  
pp. 339-341
Author(s):  
Sanju George ◽  
Mike Jorsh ◽  
Joe Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Postal Survey ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Peer Evaluation ◽  
Training Curriculum ◽  
The West ◽  
Training Assessment ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
Adult Psychiatry ◽  
Training Schemes

Aims and MethodDespite the Royal College of Psychiatrists' recommendation that higher specialist trainees in general adult psychiatry should use logbooks to record their training-related activities, none is currently available. We developed a logbook and conducted a postal survey of specialist registrars in general adult psychiatry in the West Midlands and Merseyside Training Schemes to elicit their perceptions of its usefulness and feasibility.ResultsAll of the 35 specialist registrars who completed the questionnaire felt that there was scope for a logbook and that this format was easy to use. Three-quarters of the respondents suggested that their training curriculum should be incorporated into the logbook and 71% felt that the use of logbooks ought to be mandatory. Despite all acknowledging the need for a logbook, only 14% were currently using one.Clinical ImplicationsLogbooks would greatly help higher specialist trainees to organise (identify, record and review learning objectives) the multifaceted aspects of their training. They would also help immensely in preparing for the Record of In-Training Assessment, appraisal and revalidation. There is clearly scope for a more ‘centrally’ produced (College) logbook for specialist registrars in general adult psychiatry, as indicated by the results of this survey. For logbooks to work in practice, they need to be simple and easy to use.

scholarly journals A survey of workplace bullying of psychiatric trainees in the West Midlands

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 225-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imthiaz A. Hoosen ◽  
Rhiannon Callaghan
Keyword(s):  
National Health Service ◽  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
The West ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Problem Awareness ◽  
Foreign Doctors

Aims and MethodA postal survey was conducted to ascertain the prevalence of bullying behaviour experienced by psychiatric trainees in the West Midlands. Questionnaires were sent to 232 junior doctors, 76% of whom responded.ResultsIn the preceding year, 47% of trainees had experienced one or more bullying behaviours. Only 46% reported that they knew whom to contact if they were bullied. Foreign doctors were significantly less likely to take action when bullied than local doctors.Clinical ImplicationsWorkplace bullying is commonly experienced by psychiatric trainees and other junior doctors in the National Health Service. This behaviour could have adverse effects for both the individual and the employer. To tackle this problem, awareness needs to be raised, and action is required at a number of levels.

scholarly journals Barriers to mental healthcare for psychiatrists

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 382-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred White ◽  
Purushottam Shiralkar ◽  
Tariq Hassan ◽  
Niall Galbraith ◽  
Rhiannon Callaghan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
The West ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
Psychiatric Profession

Aims and MethodTo determine the opinions of psychiatrists on mental illness among themselves and their colleagues a postal survey was conducted across the West Midlands.ResultsMost psychiatrists (319/370, 86.2%) would be reluctant to disclose mental illness to colleagues or professional organisations (323/370, 87.3%). Their choices regarding disclosure and treatment would be influenced by issues of confidentiality (n=245, 66%), stigma (n=83, 22%) and career implications (n=128, 35%) rather than quality of care (n=60, 16%).Clinical ImplicationsThe stigma associated with mental illness remains prevalent among the psychiatric profession and may prevent those affected from seeking adequate treatment and support. Appropriate, confidential specialist psychiatric services should be provided for this vulnerable group, and for doctors as a whole, to ensure that their needs, and by extension those of their patients, are met.

The interface between general and prison psychiatry – the consultant's perception

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 130-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Smith ◽  
Vincent Baxter ◽  
Martin Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
Discharge Planning ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Psychiatric Services ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The West ◽  
Care Programme ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
Prison Psychiatry

AIMS AND METHODA postal questionnaire was sent to 100 Section 12 (2) approved consultant psychiatrists in the West Midlands to ascertain their perceptions of the role of general psychiatric services in the care of imprisoned patients with mental disorder previously cared for by generic services.RESULTSOf 59 respondents 90% believed they could contribute to the care of imprisoned patients with mental disorders. Ten per cent would delegate total responsibility to specialist forensic services. Lack of awareness of imprisonment of patients was a common problem.CLINICAL IMPLICATIONSInsufficient liaison between prison and general psychiatric services may impede the provision of psychiatric care in prison and prevent discharge planning in line with the Care Programme Approach and current Government guidelines.

scholarly journals Part-time training: will it lead to part-time consultant?

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy Caswell ◽  
Kate Lowe
Keyword(s):  
Exponential Growth ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Workforce Planning ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The West ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
Part Time

Aims and MethodTo determine the preference of flexible trainees in psychiatry for consultant posts. A questionnaire survey was conducted among all flexible trainees in psychiatry in the West Midlands Region.ResultsThe overall response rate was 19 out of 21 (90%). The majority 15 out of 19 (68%) hoped to gain such a post at the end of their training. Of those wanting a consultant post, 15 of the 19 (79%) would only consider working part-time. If such a parttime consultant post was not available, 12 of the15 (80%) said they would considera non-career grade post.Clinical ImplicationsIn the West Midlands Region there has been an exponential growth in the number of flexible trainees. Approximately a third are within psychiatry alone and most wish to continue flexible working patterns as consultants. This has major workforce planning implications for the future.

scholarly journals The role of the educational supervisor

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 216-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Day ◽  
Nick Brown
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Educational Development ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The West ◽  
Educational Plan ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
Educational Supervision ◽  
Educational Supervisor

Aims and MethodsA postal questionnaire of all pre-membership psychiatric trainees in the West Midlands was used to investigate the role of the educational supervisor. The trainees were asked about their experience of educational supervision, and also asked to rank a number of possible roles for their supervisor in order of importance.ResultsA response rate of 70% was achieved. Trainees rated regular appraisal and assessment of skills and deficits as the most important role of the educational supervisor, but had only experienced this in 55% of their training posts thus far. Less than half of the respondents had developed a written educational plan with their educational supervisors, and trainees rated this the least important task of good educational supervision.Clinical ImplicationsThe results of this survey inform the training agenda for trainers, and emphasise the need to equip consultants with the skills to appraise their trainee's educational development.

scholarly journals The Mental Health Act 1983

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 534-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay Bhatti ◽  
Jeremy Kenney-Herbert ◽  
Rosemarie Cope ◽  
Martin Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The West ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
West Midlands

Aims and methodA one-in-five random sample (n=104) of practitioners approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the West Midlands was selected. Opinions were sought on issues relating to current law and potential reform.ResultsEighty-three (80%) doctors were interviewed. Over half (52%) stated that the term ‘mental illness' in the Act was unsatisfactory. Two-thirds (68%) specified the need for a review of legislation relating to treatment in the community.Clinical implicationsThere was a diversity of views. This is likely to be reflected in the clinical practice of those interviewed. Many respondents believed that there was a need for reform in specific areas of the Act.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of the research day in psychiatric training: survey of consultant psychiatrists

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 275-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Okolo ◽  
Laofe O. Ogundipe
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The West ◽  
Positive View ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
Old Age Psychiatry

Aims and MethodWe explored the views of consultant psychiatrists (trainers and non-trainers) on the effectiveness of the research day. We sent out postal questionnaires to consultant psychiatrists in general adult and old age psychiatry in the West Midlands to evaluate their own experience of the research day and how useful they felt it was.ResultsThe survey had a response rate of 72% (88 out of 122) and the majority of respondents had a positive view of their experience (31 trainers, 60%; 25 non-trainers, 69%). However, more consultant trainers (37, 71%) compared with non-trainers (15, 42%) felt that the research day in its current format should be modified.Clinical ImplicationsThe research day is useful for the training of specialist registrars and our study confirms this view from the consultants surveyed. Some improvement is required in order for specialist registrars to obtain optimal benefit. We make some suggestions for improving the day's effectiveness.

scholarly journals Determining whether senior and specialist registrars choose or reject a career in general adult psychiatry

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 607-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Davies ◽  
Tom Schlich
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The Future ◽  
High Workload ◽  
Adult Psychiatry ◽  
The Uk

Aims and methodFollowing concerns over recruitment into general adult psychiatry, this study was undertaken to determine which factors influence senior trainees in psychiatry with regard to whether or not they choose a career in general adult psychiatry. The method used was by postal survey of all senior and specialist registrars in the UK.ResultsOf those responding, 32.6% had chosen a career in general adult psychiatry, while 38.9% had actively rejected such a career. Twenty-six per cent of respondents had chosen another speciality without actively rejecting general adult psychiatry. For those actively rejecting general adult psychiatry, the top three factors cited were poor resources (57.6%), high workload (43.2%) and poor working conditions (30.7%).Clinical implicationsThrough an awareness of why senior trainees reject general adult psychiatry as a possible career, resources can be targeted more specifically in the future at the factors responsible, and thereby improve recruitment into this speciality.

scholarly journals New Ways not working? Psychiatrists' attitudes

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 204-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Dale ◽  
Gabrielle Milner
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Direct Experience ◽  
The West ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
New Ways Of Working ◽  
West Midlands

Aims and MethodA questionnaire survey of general adult psychiatric consultants and specialist registrars in the West Midlands was conducted to examine attitudes towards New Ways of Working (NWW) for psychiatrists; these were measured using a 5-point Likert scale. Participants were also asked about their own experiences of NWW. the data were analysed using Mann–Whitney U-test.ResultsThe response rate was 31.2%. Attitudes were generally negative, particularly regarding the effect on patient care, the erosion of the professional role of the consultant and effect on quality of work life. the attitudes of those who did not have any direct experience of working to the NWW models were more negative than those who had direct experience of NWW.Clinical ImplicationsThere are significant concerns about NWW among consultants and specialist registrars. There is a need for further debate and research with regard to the proposals.

scholarly journals Ambiguity in Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 388-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laofe Ogundipe ◽  
Femi Oyebode ◽  
Amanda Knight
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
The West ◽  
Police Station ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
West Midlands

AIMS and MethodTo investigate the interpretation of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 by Section 12(2) approved doctors and to describe a pathway that facilitates early assessment of people detained under Section 136. We surveyed a random sample of Section 12(2) approved doctors in the West Midlands.ResultsA response rate of 70% was achieved. Approximately 65% believe that it would be illegal to transfer a person under Section 136 from the police station to a further place of safety, such as hospital. Thirty-five per cent believed that this could be done legally or were unsure.Clinical ImplicationsAmbiguity still remains about the legal interpretations of the provisions of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983, which needs to be rectified.

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