Psychiatrist (253411)

MedBASkill Level 1MLTSSL

Diagnoses, assesses, treats and prevents human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Registration or licensing is required.

Assessing patients' mental and physical status to determine the nature and extent of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders
Assessing patients' medical, psychiatric and psychological histories
Examining patients to determine general physical condition
Ordering laboratory tests, imaging, neuropsychological tests and other diagnostic procedures
Examining the results of tests and examinations to determine the most appropriate forms of treatment
Prescribing and administering medication, psychotherapy, and other physical treatments and rehabilitation programs
Arranging admission to hospitals and providing in-patient treatment
Consulting, supervising and working with other Medical Practitioners and Health Professionals
Determining whether patients require involuntary treatment in accordance with relevant mental health acts
Assisting courts and other statutory bodies in managing patients in legal and forensic settings
Teaching medical students and registrars, and assessing their progress by administering tests

Document requirements vary by assessing authority.

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