PSYCHIATRY

Department of Psychiatry - MTI/HMC

Staffing Overview

  • Specialist Registrars: 0
  • Trainee Registrars: 0
  • Post Graduate Residents: 16
  • House Officers: 2
  • Nursing Staff: 6
  • Ancillary Staff: 5

Scope of Services

  • Inpatient Bed Capacity: 20
  • Outpatient Services: Daily (on working days)
  • Services Offered:
    • The Department of Psychiatry at MTI/HMC is a 20-bed unit with 3 Consultant Psychiatrists and 3 Clinical Psychologists.
    • Inpatient and Outpatient Care: Comprehensive assessment and treatment for mental health conditions, based on the Bio-Psycho-Social model.
    • Liaison and Emergency Services: Available 24/7 for urgent psychiatric care.
    • Treatment Modalities: Pharmacotherapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and Psychotherapy.
    • Student Counseling: Counseling services provided to KGMC students.
    • Training Accreditation: Recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) for FCPS training.

Academic & Research Activities

  • Teaching: Regular teaching and training for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Research: Ongoing research projects in various areas of psychiatry.
  • Training: Focus on comprehensive training programs for undergraduates and postgraduates.
  • Innovative Procedures: None at present.

Future Plans

  • Establishment of a Drug Abuse Treatment Centre (DATC).
  • Introduction of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment.
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