Some reasons having a psychiatry resident as your doctor on a #COVID19 unit may not be so bad: a #medtwitter thread.
1. A psychiatry resident already completed a medicine internship. They’ve done this before, and they’re supervised by an internal medicine attending.
1. A psychiatry resident already completed a medicine internship. They’ve done this before, and they’re supervised by an internal medicine attending.
We are expecting a surge in PTSD from people being in the ICU and from invasive procedures. Psychiatry residents are more likely to work to prevent this, recognize it, and treat it.
Many coronavirus patients will experience delirium: a reversible syndrome in which you forget where you are and may even hallucinate. Psychiatry residents know how to recognize and treat this (it’s often missed).
Some experimental medications like hydroxychloroquine have psychiatric side effects, ranging from psychosis to suicidal ideation. Psychiatrists can recognize and treat and help with a safety assessment of pros and cons of the medication.
It goes without saying, but psychiatry is often consulted to help communicate with patients and families dealing with serious medical illness. They will have extra focus on clear communication and emotional support.
So yes - continue physical distancing and washing your hands. But if you need to be cared for by a redeployed specialist, you’ll be in good hands.
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