Medical expert

As medical experts, psychiatrists perform comprehensive, culturally appropriate psychiatric assessments with patients of all ages. Fundamental to the practice of psychiatry is the ability to perform and report thorough mental state exams, integrating all available information to accurately formulate and diagnose patient conditions, subsequently providing an evidence-based biopsychosociocultural management plan, mindful of the impacts of patients’ physical health. Demonstrable skills in psychotherapeutic, pharmacological, biological and sociocultural interventions are requisite. Psychiatrists define and review patient outcomes, revising management as appropriate based on this review, and are committed to early intervention and recovery. Medical expertise is supported by the application of contemporary research, psychiatric research and treatment guidelines, as well as the application of mental health and related legislation in patient care.

Find a range of RANZCP resources relating to each learning outcome contributing to the attainment of the medical expert Fellowship competency below.