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Psychiatry
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with the mental health of patients. Psychiatrists have the ability to prescribe medication, while psychologists do not.
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What kind of doctor does a psychiatric evaluation?
This doctor has done a residency after medical school in psychiatry and is called a board certified psychiatrist.
What happens at an initial psychiatric assessment?
You will be asked a lot of questions about yourself, your family relationships, your current concerns, any past issues, physical health history, cultural identifications, religious beliefs, educational history, drug/alcohol history, employment history, etc.... Its a pretty long assessment and can take several sessions, depending on the person giving the assessment. It will be a very personal set of questions, and my be uncomfortable to answer at times, but the reason there are so many questions is so that the person giving the assessment can get a clear and overall picture of your life and your circumstances....this will be essential in diagnosing, treatment recommendations, etc... Remember, everything that goes on in the session is confidential and will not be shared with anyone unless you give specific consent, so it is best if you are honest in your answers so that you receive the best care.
Answer 2: I had to have a psych assessment, they really try to get at the root of your mental health issue so you are asked a lot of questions about your personal and family life, your friends/associates, do you smoke, drink, take drugs, hobbies and the list goes on and on. It may be uncomfortable, but the objective is to find out who you really are and what is your life like. Thats the only way they know how to develop a treatment plan going forward.
Organic psychosis occurs where a person experiences psychotic symptoms in the context of an organic (physical) health problem.
Symptoms of psychosis include hallucinations, delusions, formal thought disorder, anhedonia, apathy, avolition, amotivation.
Organic problems that can cause psychosis are varied, and include brain tumours, viral infections, traumatic brain injury, and genetic disorders. Psychotic symptoms can also arise in the course of dementia, and also may be present when a person is experiencing delirium.
When was St Petersburg Psychiatric Hospital of Specialized Type with Intense Observation created?
St Petersburg Psychiatric Hospital of Specialized Type with Intense Observation was created in 1951.
Which of the following professionals is a medical doctor?
A. Social worker
B. Psychiatrist
C. Psychologist
D. Counselor
Answer: B) Psychiatrist
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Why do I get vertigo at the top of tall buildings?
acrophobia is name for fear of heights. that could lead to vertigo.
Slang for a psychologists, a therapist, or another of the same profession.
Why is psychiatry related to psychology?
Psychology and Psychiary
Both begin with 'psych' which is latin for 'soul', which refers to the mind. However psychiatry studies the physical mind, ie neuro-chemistry, while psychology studies the way we think and behave.
Basically, both are studies of the mind. I think they're related because of a common origin. A person had mental health problems and so would be treated with pills in an extreme case (hallucinations) or would be talked with and councelled to resolve the issue in lesser cases (grief).
So they're related by a common origin and a similarity in subject-matter.
I have my masters in social work now how long will it take to get a doctorate in psychiatry?
Even though you have a master's degree, it will still take four years of medical school. There will also be an additional three or more years to complete the internship and residency requirements.
Do sociopaths understand how they affect the people in their lives?
no. I don't think that they do. Most of their victims don't stand up and say "hey! you really hurt me when you did this this and the other thing." so how could they really know unless it happened to them.
Cost of medical school for psychiatry?
Average loans acquired for 4 years of tuition + cost of living is something around $150,000. Tuition for public in-state schools can be anywhere from $13,000 to 30,000, while some private schools are almost $50,000 a year. Add that to money you borrow to feed yourself and pay rent, and you could be easily over 200,000 in loans if you attend a private school.
Is it possible to major in both psychiatry and mathematics?
Anything is possible. However, a psychiatrist is a medical doctor with a specialty in psychiatry. This takes eight years of schooling beyond high school, and is one of the most intensive programs of study an individual can hope to complete successfully. Thus, what I am saying is, you are going to have your hands full with just medical school. Your life is going to be put on hold with little time for anything else. List your priorities and focus in on your main career goals and objectives.
What schooling to take to work in psychiatry field?
A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor (physician) with a specially in psychiatry.
Formal education and training requirements for physicians are among the most demanding of any occupation-4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency, depending on the specialty selected. A few medical schools offer combined undergraduate and medical school programs that last 6 rather than the customary 8 years.
Premedical students must complete undergraduate work in physics, biology, mathematics, English, and inorganic and organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the humanities and the social sciences. Some students volunteer at local hospitals or clinics to gain practical experience in the health professions.
The minimum educational requirement for entry into a medical school is 3 years of college; most applicants, however, have at least a bachelor's degree, and many have advanced degrees. There are 146 medical schools in the United States-126 teach allopathic medicine and award a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree; 20 teach osteopathic medicine and award the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. Acceptance to medical school is highly competitive. Applicants must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test, and letters of recommendation. Schools also consider an applicant's character, personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. Most schools require an interview with members of the admissions committee.
Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and laws governing medicine. They also learn to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses. During their last 2 years, students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics, learning acute, chronic, preventive, and rehabilitative care. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Following medical school, almost all M.D.s enter a residency-graduate medical education in a specialty that takes the form of paid on-the-job training, usually in a hospital. Most D.O.s serve a 12-month rotating internship after graduation and before entering a residency, which may last 2 to 6 years.
All States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories license physicians. To be licensed, physicians must graduate from an accredited medical school, pass a licensing examination, and complete 1 to 7 years of graduate medical education. Although physicians licensed in one State usually can get a license to practice in another without further examination, some States limit reciprocity. Graduates of foreign medical schools generally can qualify for licensure after passing an examination and completing a U.S. residency.
M.D.s and D.O.s seeking board certification in a specialty may spend up to 7 years in residency training, depending on the specialty. A final examination immediately after residency or after 1 or 2 years of practice also is necessary for certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The ABMS represents 24 specialty boards, ranging from allergy and immunology to urology. The AOA has approved 18 specialty boards, ranging from anesthesiology to surgery. For certification in a subspecialty, physicians usually need another 1 to 2 years of residency.
A physician's training is costly. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, in 2004 more than 80 percent of medical school graduates were in debt for educational expenses.
People who wish to become physicians must have a desire to serve patients, be self-motivated, and be able to survive the pressures and long hours of medical education and practice. Physicians also must have a good bedside manner, emotional stability, and the ability to make decisions in emergencies. Prospective physicians must be willing to study throughout their career in order to keep up with medical advances.
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What is a good regionally accredited online college that offers a bachelors degree in psychiatry?
There are several good online accredited colleges for bachelors in psychology. Do you know what specialization you're interested in?
Is self-immolation legal as a form of protest?
I know of no country where self-immolation is legal for any reason. More important than legality is that doing this would deprive the perpetrator of life, or at least life without the suffering and disfigurement that come from burns. Hopefully anyone thinking of self-immolation will be encouraged to seek psychological help from qualified practitioners.
It's prescribed antihypertensive agent, treatment of neuropathic pain, opioid detoxification, sleep hyperhidrosis, anesthetics use, and off-label, to counter the side effects of stimulant medications such as methylphenidate or amphetamine. It is becoming a more accepted treatment for insomnia, as well as for relief of menopausal symptoms.
Clonidine is increasingly used in conjunction with stimulants to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), for which it is administered in late afternoon or evening for sleep, and because it sometimes helps moderate ADHD-associated impulsive and oppositional behavior, and may reduce tics. Clonidine can be used in the treatment of Tourette syndrome. Clonidine is also a mild sedative, and can be used as premedication before surgery or procedures.
What are the qualifications of a consultant psychiatrist?
After medical graduation the doctor has to complete postgraduate studies in human psychiatry.
Why can't psychiatrists diagnose insanity?
First, "insanity" is not a diagnosis. As a doctor with medical and psychiatric education, a psychiatrist can only diagnose the "mental illness" side while also knowing how medical diagnoses interplay with "mental illness" problems.
Second, "insanity" falls more into a layman's definition of what is unusual, "crazy" or "odd" about a person who has a "mental illness". The only professional area where the word "insanity" or "insane" is used might be in the legal field when a particular defendant is evaluated and judged to be "insane", but in that context, only for the purpose of deciding whether the person knew and knows right from wrong. The legal declaration of "insanity" has little to do with "diagnosis" and nothing to do with the treatment of any mental illness. In fact, a person may have a mental illness, yet still be declared "sane" for court purposes. The issue in legal cases, as far as the term "insanity", strictly has to do with how well a defendant knew / knows right from wrong, whether the person can participate in his own defense, and understands the court proceedings. A court case may be postponed until such time a defendant has undergone court ordered therapy or treatment, e.g. confinement in a hospital setting, and can then understand right and wrong so that the court case can be heard then.
What is an acceptable length of time for a court ordered psychiatric evaluation to be returned?
90-120 days after the exam.
W. Beran Wolfe, M.D. (1900 - 1935) was a psychiatrist and author.
