Psychiatry trainees' views and educational needs regarding the care of patients with a life-limiting illness.

Benjamin C ForsterHelen ProskurinBrian KellyMelanie R LovellRalf IlchefJosephine M Clayton

Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2016)

Participants generally feel unprepared to care for patients with a life-limiting physical illness and have contrasting views on the role of psychiatry in this setting. Targeted education is required for psychiatry trainees in order to equip them to care for these patients.

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