Three heads are better than one: Psychiatry trainees' experiences of a psychotherapy written case supervision group with three co-supervisors.

Objective: The aim of this project was to evaluate the experiences of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) trainees in a regional centre who participated in a psychodynamic psychotherapy written case supervision group with three co-supervisors.

Method: A web-based survey was sent to RANZCP trainees. Descriptive statistics were performed, and written feedback was analysed.

Bringing psychiatrists into the picture: Automated measurement of regional MRI brain volume in patients with suspected dementia.

Objective: The volumes of various brain regions can be rapidly quantified using automated magnetic resonance imaging tools. While these appear to be useful at face value, their formal clinical utility is not yet understood, particularly for non-neuroradiologists and in patients presenting with suspected dementia. This study investigated the utility of an automated normative morphometry tool on determinations of brain atrophy by psychiatrists and radiologists in a tertiary hospital.

Functional outcomes in rural Australia of two continuing care teams: a regional town-city comparison of the 16-item Life Skills Profile.

Objective: The primary aim was to examine differences in functional health outcomes in consumers entering a regional mental health service compared with a city service.

Method: A retrospective analysis of consumer outcomes and characteristics was undertaken. Consumer demographics and diagnoses were compared between the two services.

Mental health service provision in rural Australia: a regional town-city comparison of two continuing care teams.

Objective: The primary aims were to compare the characteristics and health outcomes of consumers entering a regional mental health service compared with a city service.

Method: A retrospective audit was undertaken of consumers aged 18 and over from a regional town and city mental health service. Consumer demographics, diagnoses and outcomes were compared between the two services.

Demographics and study practices of psychiatry trainees sitting the RANZCP written examinations.

Objectives: This study explored trainee preparation for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) written examinations. We examined the relationship between candidates' prior psychiatry experience, preparation techniques and expenses, perceptions of the exam and a pass result. We also examined perceptions of well-being.