Psychiatry

Demonstrate profound knowledge in neurology, endocrinology, immunology, and genetics, as these areas intersect with psychiatric disorders. Also, understand the natural history of mental disorders, their pathophysiological mechanisms, and anatomopathological lesions, as well as methods for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Apply knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, from clinical history to diagnostic imaging studies, neuropsychological tests, and clinimetric instruments, including their indication, interpretation, utility, risks, and complications.

Have scientific knowledge of individual, group, and family psychotherapeutic aspects, as well as technical, medical, humanistic, psychological, and administrative procedures for appropriate medical care in individual and group circumstances encountered in professional practice.

Perform actions in prevention, self-care, diagnosis, pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment, and rehabilitation supported by current technological resources available for comprehensive care of psychiatric disorders and their complications.

Understand the theoretical aspects of the teaching-learning process applied to patient, family, and multidisciplinary healthcare team training related to their discipline's topics.

Promote healthy lifestyle habits, identifying risk factors considering intercultural elements.

Apply knowledge of information and communication technologies to daily practice.

Apply skillfully and adeptly the most updated procedures and technical resources in Psychiatry for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders.

Develop proficiency in discipline-specific procedures, such as medical-psychiatric history taking, structured interviews as diagnostic methods, neuropsychiatric clinimetry, as well as the selection, indication, and interpretation of laboratory and imaging studies.

Address urgent psychiatric conditions affecting pediatric and geriatric patients with mental disorders.

Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy as warranted.

Prescribe and implement psychological and telepsychiatric assessments, as well as participate in forensic evaluations and legal situations.

Integrate different medical issues of the patient promptly and systematically to establish appropriate diagnoses, proposing the best psychotherapeutic option in their competence areas including hospitalization, emergency care, and outpatient settings, in both public and private sectors.

Maintain ongoing communication leading to effective information exchange and fostering proper relationships with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.

Plan a study and treatment program based on scientific criteria, including emergency cases, guided by principles of service quality to contribute to human development with equity and justice.

Work in a multidisciplinary and coordinated manner with other specialists to provide comprehensive and professional patient care.

Employ the scientific method for clinical research and design research projects that address population health needs.

Demonstrate timely responsiveness to emerging diseases by establishing prevention and control strategies.

Apply the ethical and deontological principles of medical practice.

Assume responsibility and a service-oriented attitude towards issues affecting the health-disease process.

Foster a positive and respectful relationship with patients, families, and the professional environment.

Prioritize medical decision-making regarding patient prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, considering risk-benefit and cost-effectiveness to improve patient quality of life.

Demonstrate profound respect for the environment.

Maintain awareness of social responsibility and its significance within the healthcare system.

Exercise self-criticism to recognize limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer patients as appropriate.

Prioritize self-care in mental health to enhance the quality of patient care.