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Training in public health medicine

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

J. A. Summers  and
R. F. Kehoe
J. A. Summers*
Affiliation:
East Lancashire Health Authority and Airedale General Hospital
R. F. Kehoe
Affiliation:
Airedale General Hospital
*
∗Correspondence: Dr J. A. Summers, Airedale Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, West Yorkshire
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This paper considers the possible relevance to psychiatry trainees of a period of training in public health medicine. The work of public health doctors is to identify ways of Improving the health of populations and to promote relevant change. It is of relevance to psychiatrists, who have to consider needs of whole catchment populations rather than Just of patients who seek help, and who have historically experienced difficulty in competing for resources. We discuss tasks that trainees might undertake during a brief public health attachment, the potential benefits of such an attachment and some of the practical considerations.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 20 , Issue 2 , February 1996 , pp. 97 - 99
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1996

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