Learning outcomes

By the end of this module we hope that you will have a stronger knowledge of:

• the reasons for acute in-patient admission and setting constructive objectives;

• the most prevalent treatment models; 

• the importance of staff talking to patients and how to achieve this;

• how to increase the psychotherapeutic content of treatment packages;

• ways of enhancing patient self-management;

• effective staffing designation and deployment;

• best ways of structuring and providing constructive content for the patient day;

• the acute ward psychiatrist’s role in relation to patients, leadership and staff training.

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