PROGRAM OUTCOMES At the end of the program, graduates will be able to... PO1: Discuss the relevance of
mental health in relation to the health needs of the country PO2: Discuss the social,
economic, biological and emotional determinants of mental health PO3: Take detailed history,
conduct appropriate ethically valid physical examination and institute
appropriate evaluation procedures to make a correct clinical diagnosis PO4: Perform relevant
investigative and therapeutic procedures for the psychiatric patient PO5: Recommend appropriate
laboratory and imaging examinations and interpret the results correctly PO6: Organise comprehensive
treatment of a psychiatric patient using principles of rational drug therapy PO7: Formulate rehabilitation
plan of psychiatric patient suffering from chronic illness PO8: Manage psychiatric
emergencies efficiently PO9: Demonstrate empathy and
humane approach towards patients and their families and respect their
sensibilities PO10: Demonstrate communication skills
of a high order in explaining management and prognosis, providing counseling
and giving health education messages to
patients, families and communities PO11: Demonstrate competence in
basic concepts of research methodology and responsible conduct of research PO12: Organise appropriate steps in the implementation of
national mental health programs, effectively and responsibly PO13: Discriminate the legal
issues in the practise of Psychiatry PO14: Recognise the special
requirements in the practice of Child and adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric
Psychiatry and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry PO15: Demonstrate competence in
teaching medical/paramedical students, health professionals, members of allied
disciplines (e.g. behavioural sciences), law enforcement agencies, families and
consumers and members of the public |
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