Mind – the Gap: What’s Missing from Medical Training? by Dr Caroline Elton

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When:
December 3, 2018 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2018-12-03T13:00:00+00:00
2018-12-03T14:00:00+00:00
Where:
Museum of London
150 London Wall
London EC2Y 5HN
UK
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Gresham College
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Over the past 150 years medical science has developed beyond all recognition yet there is a huge gap between these scientific developments on the one hand, and our understanding of the psychological demands of medical work on the other.

This lack of psychological mindedness permeates the profession from selection into medical school onwards and results in worrying levels of mental distress amongst doctors, and ultimately poorer outcomes for patients.

No reservations are required for this lecture. It will be run on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture