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Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 11 minutes When people speak of ‘bullying’ at the workplace unknowingly they are referring to one type of bullying, called “downward bullying.” This is where a person in a position of authority abuses their power usually to suborodinate workers or those are a similar level. A growing body of …
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Applied Sleep Science: Practical Techniques Explored
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Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 7 minutes Sleep is a universal biological necessity, yet its inner workings remain a source of fascination and mystery. Far from being a simple state of rest, sleep is an active and vital period of maintenance for the brain. This article drills into the core science of what makes …
A Creature of Statute: The Legal Paradox of the Responsible Clinician
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Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 13 minutes The role of the Responsible Clinician (RC) is unlike any other in medicine. It is a unique statutory *office, created by Parliament, with duties and powers that flow directly from the Mental Health Act 1983. [*office does not mean a room with desk and chair etc.] This …
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Non-Drug-Induced Movement Disorders in Schizophrenia
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Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 17 minutes The motor system is profoundly affected in schizophrenia, with a significant body of evidence confirming the presence of robust, observable movement disorders that are independent of antipsychotic medication or substance use. These abnormalities are not merely secondary features but represent core components of the illness, impacting various …
abnormality, catatonia, clinical, disorder, disorders, EPSE, motor, movement, posture, rigidity, schizophrenia
Forensic Psychiatrists’ Needs for Secretarial Support
Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 14 minutes This publication outlines the secretarial support required by Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists (CFPs) to function effectively and safely. In recent years, widespread NHS cost-cutting measures have led to a systemic downgrade of administrative roles, with highly skilled medical secretaries often being replaced by ‘admins’ of lesser competence. This …
The Role of Psychiatrists in Nazi Extermination Policies: A Historical and Ethical Inquiry
Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 21 minutes The study of psychiatry’s role in the Nazi extermination policies is not merely a retrospective moral exercise; it is a critical and uncomfortable inquiry into the contemporary foundations of professional ethics. While the atrocities of the Second World War are often viewed as a singular historical aberration, …
Is Forensic Psychiatry More a Legal Than a Medical Discipline?
Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 7 minutes This paper examines the contemporary nature of forensic psychiatry in the United Kingdom, arguing that the discipline has undergone a fundamental transformation over the past fifteen years. Through an analysis of daily practice, statutory frameworks, and professional competencies, this paper proposes that forensic psychiatry has evolved into …