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PositionStatement on Psychiatrist Input into the Design and Construction of Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Facilities
PositionStatement on Psychiatrist Input into the Design and Construction of Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Facilities
Psychiatric Aspects of Infertility
The psychological impact of being unable to conceive despite trying is a profound loss and a significant life crisis (Kohan et al. 2015). Many individuals suffer in isolation, unaware that infertility is highly prevalent afflicting approximately one in eight couples worldwide. The feelings and reactions to infertility are complex, ranging from anger with self for the failure of one’s body to procreate (Kohan et al. 2015), an associated decrease in sexual desire, an impaired orgasmic function and
Guidelines for psychiatric “fitness for duty” evaluations of physicians
Psychiatrists are often called upon to evaluate a physician’s fitness for duty. Specific questions may center on the presence of psychiatric or neuropsychiatric impairment. In these cases, the psychiatrist may be asked to examine the physician, prepare a report of detailed diagnostic findings and treatment options, and offer an opinion regarding fitness for duty.