Time for training in psychiatric ethics.
- Author:
Siow Ann CHONG
1
;
Mythily SUBRAMANIAM
;
Alastair V CAMPBELL
Author Information
1. Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Buangkok Medical Park, Singapore. siow_ann_chong@imh.com.sg
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Curriculum;
Ethics, Medical;
Humans;
Internship and Residency;
Psychiatry
- From:Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
2013;42(10):538-540
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Psychiatry is often fraught with uncertainties and complex situations which give rise to particular ethical issues. However, there is still a dearth in formal training in psychiatric ethics. In this perspective by a clinician, researcher and bioethicist, a case is made for a special status in medical ethics and the need for the incorporation of a structured educational programme in psychiatric ethics during residency training. This educational process should also include the acquiring of certain virtues and competencies.
