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I was wondering whether there are any consequences (from the University, the GMC etc.) when a student who, during medical school, is prescribed antidepressants or starts seeing a mental health special
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Any consequences of being on antidepressants as a medical student?
posted at 30/12/2012 4:03 PM GMT
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I was wondering whether there are any consequences (from the University, the GMC etc.) when a student who, during medical school, is prescribed antidepressants or starts seeing a mental health specialist. What about further on in the student's career, is it something that can come up and influence a decision? Is it something that the student needs to notify the administration about? I would be interested to know the official policy on this, especially in a time when we are pushing to destigmatize mental health problems.
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Re: Any consequences of being on antidepressants as a medical student?
posted at 30/12/2012 8:23 PM GMT
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In Response to Any consequences of being on antidepressants as a medical student?: I was wondering whether there are any consequences (from the University, the GMC etc.) when a student who, during medical school, is prescribed antidepressants or starts seeing a mental health specialist. What about further on in the student's career, is it something that can come up and influence a decision? Is it something that the student needs to notify the administration about? I would be interested to know the official policy on this, especially in a time when we are pushing to destigmatize mental health problems. Posted by Netris Same consequences as for a physical medical problem. Will need to inform Occupational health and see if any adjustments need to be made to assist with completing the course or working as a doctor. Very much a case of seeing what they can do to help you work/study, rather than finding reasons to prevent you. I know many students and doctors with mental health problems, including some who have had inpatient stays in a mental health hospital and a few with schizophrenia. Definately not a bar to being a doctor. Only time it will really matter is when people fail to inform the university/occupational health/GMC of problems. That shows you could be a danger to patients as you may not recognise when you need some help/support and won't ask for it when needed. So as long as you're upfront with the people that need to know, it doesnt really have any bearing on your future practice.
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Re: Any consequences of being on antidepressants as a medical student?
posted at 3/1/2013 6:46 PM GMT
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As well as other support/information sources such as university student support and your GP, you could speak to your medical school student support service, occupational health, personal tutor, and your student representatives if you felt comfortable (e.g. year reps, BMA reps, etc). Your GP and occupational health service will be a good place to start. There is information online available from the BMA (e.g. http://bma.org.uk/practical-support-at-work/doctors-well-being/websites-for-doctors-in-difficulty#mentalhealth) and your own medical school should have policy documents relating to student health including mental health.
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Re: Any consequences of being on antidepressants as a medical student?
posted at 5/1/2013 5:52 PM GMT
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Hi Kiaravin, when you apply for a post as a Doctor or Nurse the application package will include a medical questionnaire about any Physical or Mental health problems. The medical part of your application package is not given to the selection board or the interviewing personnel. This is so that when the short listing team assess each application they are blind to any medical problems or disabilities one might have - It is to ensure fair play. This makes it critical to be absolutely honest on the.medical questionnaire so the Occupational Health Doctor can, if necessary see you in person and would only need to disclose your private medical information if it was absolutely critical. Hope that helps. Kirked |
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