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

Ash, Graham; Hilton, Claire; Freudenthal, Robert; Stephenson, Thomas; Ikkos, George · Br J Psychiatry · 2020

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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.

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