Psychiatric Bulletin (2000) 24: 435. doi: 10.1192/pb.24.11.435-a
© 2000 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Psychiatric Bulletin (2000) 24: 435
© 2000 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Report of the Collegiate Trainees Committee Working Party on the Safety of Trainees
Council Report CR78 £5.00. 20 pp.
Safety is of paramount importance to all psychiatrists. Just one piece of
advice may make all the difference to you or to one of your trainees.
This Council Report contains practical advice on maintaining personal
safety and sets standards for safety training, interview rooms and on-call
accommodation. Recommendations are made about safety training for use on
trainees' induction days and for the development of local policies and
procedures on safety. Guidance is given about what to do in the event of an
assault.
This document is essential reading for all educational supervisors, scheme
organisers, trainees and anyone interested in personal safety in the field of
psychiatry.