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 and involvement

• 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

• the primary quality assurance systems influencing ward practices and standards.

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