Publications by authors named "Kandiah Sivakumar"
The characteristics of a good psychiatrist practising in the UK health services have been described in policy but not in practice. We set out to determine what key characteristics are required for an individual to be identified as a good psychiatrist to become a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. A postal survey of all clinical tutors responsible for psychiatric training in the UK and Eire was carried out.
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- Medication adherence is a major public health challenge in treating severe psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, leading to the exploration of new treatment methods, such as implantable medication delivery systems.
- A study evaluated the attitudes of psychiatric patients and their families towards these implantable systems, including individuals with schizophrenia and mood disorders.
- Results show significant support for the implantable option, with nearly half of the patients and over 74% of family members expressing acceptance, suggesting it could be a viable alternative to traditional medication methods.