History of psychiatric education in Singapore
Kua, E.H.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 34(6): 137c-139c
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602 PMID: 16010394 Document Number: 588502
Psychiatry was largely a forgotten discipline in the first 75 years of the medical school. In the last 2 decades, there has been steady progress in the extension of teaching time and clinical postings. The focus of psychiatric education has shifted from the mental institution to the general hospital and primary care. Psychiatric teaching emphasises not just clinical skills, but also, the importance of communication skills in the doctor-patient relationship.