Many Assessments for Violence Risk are Inadequate
Today’s post is a must read. Frequently – including at our last Beat The Boards! Psychiatry Oral Board Prep Course – candidates do not differentiate between the presence of violent thoughts and / or intentions AND the risk of violence. In short, risk of violence requires a much broader assessment than simply querying thoughts, plans, and intentions. Below I clarify our understanding of this crucial psychiatry oral board topic.
Set Your Watch For High Noon
Here’s a succinct and very useful tip on tracking time on your oral board exam. You may not realize it but using your watch or timer on your exam incorrectly can be very detrimental to your performance. I explain it all here.