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What happens when healthcare turns into a conveyor belt of symptoms and diagnoses? Patients start feeling less human, and healthcare providers lose the spark that brought them to the field in the first place. Our research shows that when patients are seen as more than just their illnesses, it boosts their sense of dignity and transforms the caregiver's experience too. How do you ensure people feel valued and seen in your work? An inspiring speech to incoming medical students at the University of Manitoba delivered by Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and a renowned specialist in palliative care. Watch the full video here:https://lnkd.in/ewvQtMM7 #PatientCenteredCare #HealthcareHumanity #PreventBurnout #PatientDignity #CompassionInHealthcare

A new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine finds that #VirtualCare is an effective platform for treating patients considering #suicide. Craig Bryan, PsyD,  professor in Ohio State’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and director of its #SuicidePrevention Program and a co-investigator in the study, says #telehealth will increase access to care: https://lnkd.in/gNvhj-eT

#ThankfulThursday 🙌 "And that's one of the things [mind-body health and wellness] I love about this area and what we provide...not only do we have the psychiatrists, we have the therapists, we also have dietitians, we have neuropsychiatrists. One of the main reasons I wanted to be at this hospital is because it's an independent hospital...the day before I took my psychiatry boards, the CEO called me and said: 'hey, good luck!' I don't know if you would get that from a large facility." 📹 Watch the full interview in which Dr. Philip Talarico, DO discusses returning to his college town to work for its independent hospital system: https://lnkd.in/evqVF9ki 💙 🧡 For more information about opportunities for physicians at MMC, find information on our website at: https://lnkd.in/eUz9cvFr #RemarkablePeople #RemarkableHealthcare

Sign up for our next free CPD accredited webinar taking place on 19th April at 9am. Hosted by Dr Charles Musters - Navigating Perinatal Psychiatry and Fabricated Illness in Expert Testimony. Ideal for legal or mental health professionals. #webinar #freewebinar #educational #education #mentalhealth #psychiatry #expertwitness #legal #medicalnegligence #familyproceedings #law #medicolegal

🧠 Contribute to Ethical Psychiatry! The EPA Committee on Ethical Issues invites you to participate in our survey on ethics in psychiatric practice. We aim to gather insights from healthcare workers across Europe regarding: - Experiences and practices addressing ethical conflicts and malpractice. - Identification and engagement with violence. - Measures for reducing restraints and coercion, respecting patient autonomy. ✨ Your input is invaluable and will take only about 10 minutes. Thank you for your contribution! 🙏 🔗 Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/gYxEqgkC #EthicsInPsychiatry #MentalHealth #PatientCare #EPASurvey

The healthcare sector faces a significant challenge: an increasing number of physician departures. Almost 7% of physicians left the profession in the past year, with internal medicine, family practice, clinical psychology, and psychiatry specialists at the forefront. The impact? Billions in lost revenue and critical staffing shortages, particularly in rural areas. #physicianshortage #healthcarestaffshortage https://lnkd.in/eFjE-s76

Are you affiliated with medical research universities or programs? A practitioner in psychology or psychiatry? Representing national health agencies? Share your latest findings on cerebral structural impacts, the interplay between psychological dysfunction and brain damage, the repercussions of repeated head injuries in contact sports, and a deep dive into subconcussive trauma in veteran populations. Highlight the far-reaching consequences of repetitive head impacts, such as cognitive decline, neurodegenerative diseases, and mental health disorders. Submit your proposal at : https://bit.ly/48K65Y7 #concussion #summit #mentalhealth #kidsbrainsmatter #parents #brain #NFL #TBI #PTSD #Veterans #ConcussionAwareness #concussionrecovery

Ethics in psychiatric practice survey - it only takes 10 minutes to complete! With this survey, the EPA Committee on Ethical Issues would like to collect information from inpatient treatment settings of individual wards in psychiatric hospitals Europe-wide on the following topics: - Experiences and practices addressing ethical conflicts and malpractice from the personal perspective of health care workers in these settings - Identification and engagement with violence - Measures for the reduction of restraints and coercion (violation of the autonomy of patients) https://lnkd.in/e3RDRNf6 #psychiatry #psychiatricsurvey #ethicsinpsychiatry

According to the @Doximity Physician Compensation Report, the specialties with the most recruitment & highest demand are in primary care. Projections indicate a 5-figure shortage of primary care physicians by 2034. PCPs tend to be at the lower end of the compensation scale for docs, as well, so that will likely exacerbate the situation. Two psychiatry specialties are in the top 5, as well, and the shortfalls there are also likely to continue to increase with increased demand for mental health care. Is your specialty in high demand? Would you encourage med students to pursue your specialty? #physician #specialization #specialtychoice #careerchoice #medstudents #residency #residentphysician #physicianincome #physiciancompensation #primarycare #wci

✨ As part of our ongoing Peer Support Nova Scotia program evaluation, we survey clinicians working on the units where our peer supporters offer their valuable support. Here is a powerful insight shared by one clinician: "In acute care psychiatry, peer support enhances emotional well-being by providing empathetic, relatable connections and reducing feelings of isolation. It offers practical advice and motivation, which improves patients' engagement with their treatment plans and recovery outcomes. Additionally, peer supporters help with social integration and provide a holistic approach to care, addressing both clinical and personal aspects of recovery." We are proud to see how our peer supporters continue to make a positive impact on both the individuals they support and the broader healthcare teams they collaborate with. 🌱 For more information about this program, visit : https://lnkd.in/er3dvnfn #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #HolisticRecovery #PSNS #MentalHealthCare