Community forensic teams can have a key role, and interface w/both general MH and secure inpatient services. But consensus on their precise scope & function has been elusive. We used FOIs to map the picture in England. Out open access @TheBJPsych Bulletin. https://t.co/h94eRifHJ3
Congratulations to Quinn Collins - winner of the medical student essay competition for her essay titled “Risk aversion and the restriction of liberty in forensic psychiatry”. Congratulations! #rcpsychforensic26
Dr Hannah Cappleman discusses inquest support for psychiatrists, sharing local and national work being undertaken. Importance of both practical and emotional support highlighted and need for inquest supervisor roles and training #rcpsychforensic26
Dr Kevin Murray and Dr Laura Janes discuss mental health and parole boards. Importance of clarity of S117 aftercare and community MH follow-up emphasised to inform decision-making. Questions asked re how we can better support patients and parole boards #rcpsychforensic26
Dr Whiting, Dr Deshpande and Prof Taylor discuss forensic psychiatric research - thinking about future research priorities, streamlining approvals processes, and maximising patient and public involvement #rcpsychforensic26
Excellent feedback from the medical student essay presentations by Quinn Collins, Saadi Karim Robinson, Maliha Shakir, and Abbey Venables covering risk, ethics, rights and liberty. A remarkable achievement and contribution to the academic programme by all #rcpsychforensic26
Congratulations to all resident doctors selected to present their research at the conference. The judges noted that the future of academic forensic psychiatry is bright.
Special mention to Dr Carol Norton for winning the research prize! #rcpsychforensic26
Dr Louise Robinson, Dr Tom Hewson, Dr Daniel Whiting, Dr Sandeep Mathews & Dr Mayura Deshpande discuss “who is a forensic psychiatric patient” covering global, historical, and future perspectives, impacts of MHA and sentencing reform, and workforce changes #rcpsychforensic26
Dr Sandeep Mathews and Dr Mary Davoren opening the #rcpsychforensic26 conference….
A fantastic 3 day programme with attendees across Europe and talks spanning various clinical and academic topics.
Artwork created by service users on Andersen Ward, our Mother and Baby Unit (MBU), has won an art competition hosted by the @rcpsych Perinatal Quality Network (PQN). 🎨🏆
Read more on our website.
Great sense from my friend and RCPsych Presidential election rival, @regalexa. Until we find ways to fix the workforce issues that affect the supply of trained Consultants, the arguments for substitution are going to be difficult to successfully resist.