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Responsibility and education.

J L Cox1

  • 1School of Postgraduate Medicine, Keele University, Thornburrow Drive, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent ST4 7QB, UK. pca02@keele.ac.uk

Current Opinion in Psychiatry
|February 22, 2005
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Psychiatrists need to understand ethical assumptions and values in postmodern society for safe practice. This review highlights the impact of these educational themes on mental health services and professional opinion.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Psychiatric Practice
  • Postmodern Society

Background:

  • Ethical assumptions and values are crucial for psychiatrists practicing in contemporary society.
  • Recent educational themes emphasize the importance of these values in mental health services.
  • Publications, including editorials, reflect these evolving professional considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the ethical assumptions underpinning psychiatric training and practice.
  • To examine the role of values and beliefs in modern psychiatry.
  • To analyze the influence of societal shifts on psychiatric ethics.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of publications and editorials.
  • Analysis of opinion pieces and regulatory body statements.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsMental Health Therapies

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  • Consideration of public influence through user groups and democratic processes.

    • Main Results:

    • The reviewed literature focuses on opinion and professional values rather than strictly evidence-based research.
    • Ethical considerations are increasingly shaping psychiatric training and practice.
    • Regulatory bodies and public opinion significantly influence the discourse on psychiatric ethics.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychiatrists must actively engage with ethical assumptions and values for informed practice.
    • The field of psychiatry is adapting to the complexities of postmodern societal values.
    • Understanding these influences is vital for the safe and effective delivery of mental health services.