History of psychiatry in the curriculum? History is part of life and life is part of history: why psychiatrists need to understand it better.

History of psychiatry in the curriculum? History is part of life and life is part of history: why psychiatrists need to understand it better. Br J Psychiatry. 2020 Apr 03;:1-2 Authors: Ash G, Hilton C, Freudenthal R, Stephenson T, Ikkos G Abstract The General Medical Council has introduced a generic professional capabilities framework. It includes the need to develop the professional values, actions and aspirations fundamental to becoming a 'dedicated doctor'. The history of psychiatry has potential to facilitate this learning, both by an understanding of content and the ability to think historically. PMID: 32241320 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Br J Psychiatry Source Type: research