Abstract

A small working group has recently been established, under the chairmanship of the President, to produce a policy statement setting out the core responsibilities of consultant psychiatrists and their role in the NHS, and elaborating on the role of consultants in each of the psychiatric specialties. It is intended that this statement will clarify the statutory and other responsibilities of the consultant psychiatrist in all areas of psychiatric practice.

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  • A small working group has recently been estab lished, under the chairmanship of the President, to produce a policy statement setting out the core responsibilities of consultant psychiatrists and their role in the NHS, and elaborating on the role of consultants in each of the psychiatric special ties

  • It is intended that this statement will clarify the statutory and other responsibilities of the consultant psychiatrist in all areas of psychiatric practice

  • Members wishing to contribute to this debate are invited to forward their comments to the College Secretary as soon as possible, as it is proposed that the statement will be submitted to the forthcoming meeting of Council on 25 January 1994

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Noman Bayatti died on 6 February 1993 having borne more than two years of illness with cour age and dignity. Responsibilities and role of the consultant psychiatrist in the multidisciplinary team A small working group has recently been estab lished, under the chairmanship of the President, to produce a policy statement setting out the core responsibilities of consultant psychiatrists and their role in the NHS, and elaborating on the role of consultants in each of the psychiatric special ties.

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