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IHMC09 Masterclass: mental health in primary care

Course summary

A well balanced programme that looks at a spectrum of mental health presentations and related issues. Geared to build confidence in an area that many practitioners find challenging.

Who should attend?

Junior doctors
Nurse practitioners
Community matrons
Practice nurses
District nurses

Cost

Course duration Course CPD In-house Course
1 day(s) 7 hour(s) POA


In-house enquiry

Aims / objectives

  • To be discussed with client.


Course programme

  • Depression: assessment and management of the straightforward and less than straightforward patient. Includes: Risk assessment, Clinical interventions, Treatment plans, Problems encountered in the community
  • Understanding and assessing serious mental illness in PHC: Assessing client's needs, Responding to relatives, Linking with secondary services
  • Case studies and sharing group concerns

Led by

TBA

Recommended text

Field Guide to Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment ( part of the Field Guide Series)