Psychiatrists specialise in the assessment of psychiatric disorders using DSM IV/V criteria to diagnose conditions such as depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, chronic fatigue syndrome,
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality and anxiety disorders, social phobias and stress.
Consider referrals to Medilaw for:
- Depression and anxiety (mood disorders)
- Stress
- PTSD
- Psychosis (eg schizophrenia)
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (to exclude an underlying psychiatric disorder)
- Psychiatric treatment options and medication reviews particularly as part of an early intervention plan
- Pain disorders
- Malingering
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