| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Old Age Psychiatry |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | East |
| Hospital(s) | Perth Royal Infirmary |
| Main Duties of Placement | General medical duties in inpatient psychiatric wards include providing medical cover, attending to physical health concerns, admission clerking in, discharge summaries, mental state examinations and ongoing review & management of psychiatric presentations in the elderly – both with and without dementia.
OOH – nights at PRI covering AMU |
| Typical Work Pattern | Monday – Friday 9AM to 5PM OOH nights at PRI – Typically about 20 night shifts in the 4 month block |
| Learning Opportunities | Assessment of mental state and the close interplay of physical and mental health presentations, especially in the elderly Assessment and management of various dementia presentations along with managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Experience of wholistic MDT working including SW, OT and Psychology Colleagues with opportunity to shadow the MDT assessments Outpatient clinic experience including for Dementia diagnosis Improving understanding of legal frameworks – AWI and MHA |
| Teaching | Weekly psychiatric teaching Access to FY teaching programme Opportunity to develop your own teaching skills by teaching medical students on placement in the department |
| Unique Selling Points | You are provided a lot of autonomy to help improve your confidence and independence |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
