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Experiences and support needs of psychiatrists under investigation

Kongara, Swapna; Tamworth, Millie; Gibbons, Rachel; (2024) Experiences and support needs of psychiatrists under investigation. BJPsych Bulletin pp. 1-8. 10.1192/bjb.2024.80. (In press). Green open access

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Abstract

AIMS AND METHOD: This study aimed to explore the experiences and support requirements of psychiatrists undergoing investigations within their mental health organisation. An anonymous online survey was distributed to all non-training psychiatrists registered as members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. RESULTS: Of the 815 psychiatrists who responded to the survey, 287 (35%) had been investigated. The majority (76%) were unaware of the concerns before being notified, 36% lacked understanding and 62% experienced timeline deviations. Furthermore, 34% had concerns over conflicts of interest, with 52% perceiving the investigation as unfair, 62% were not informed of their rights. Many respondents reported feeling isolated and lacking support and experienced significant psychological distress, such as symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Suggestions for improvement included better communication, transparency, impartiality, adherence to timelines, proactive support and oversight, and opportunities for learning and reparation post-investigation. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Mental health service providers should recognise the multifaceted nature of complaints and provide comprehensive support and guidance to psychiatrists undergoing investigations.

Type: Article
Title: Experiences and support needs of psychiatrists under investigation
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1192/bjb.2024.80
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2024.80
Language: English
Additional information: © The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Royal College of Psychiatrists. This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Keywords: Psychiatrists, investigation process, organisational investigations, complaints, support needs
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Division of Psychiatry
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10198055
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