Mind - the Gap: What's Missing from Medical Training?

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Over the past 150 years medical science has developed beyond all recognition yet there is a huge gap between these scientific developments on the one hand, and our understanding of the psychological demands of medical work on the other.

This lack of psychological mindedness permeates the profession from selection into medical school onwards and results in worrying levels of mental distress amongst doctors, and ultimately poorer outcomes for patients.

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This event was on Mon, 03 Dec 2018

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Dr Caroline Elton

Dr Caroline Elton is a chartered psychologist with dual registration in occupational and counselling psychology.

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