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Higher psychiatric trainees and the Caiman reforms

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Paul Cavanagh and
Fabian Haut
Paul Cavanagh*
Affiliation:
Teaching and Research Division, Royal Dundee Liff Hospital, Dundee DD2 5NF
Fabian Haut
Affiliation:
Teaching and Research Division, Royal Dundee Liff Hospital, Dundee DD2 5NF
*
∗ Correspondence
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Abstract

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Aims and method

The specialist registrar (SpR) grade was introduced in 1996, taking the place of the senior registrar (SR) grade. We surveyed higher trainees in Scotland in order to draw comparisons between the two grades and assess satisfaction with the changes. A postal questionnaire was sent to all higher trainees (n=129) in Scotland seeking Information on structure of training, work patterns and views.

Results

Sixty-two per cent of trainees responded. There was little difference in the activity and structure of training between SRs and SpRs. Seventy per cent of responders felt that the SpR grade had not improved training.

Clinical implications

The survey uncovered dissatisfaction with the new grade, but little objective evidence of differences between SRs and SpRs. More flexibility for time in higher training and restoring the SR title would help to improve morale.

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Information
Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 23 , Issue 8: The Journal of Trends in Psychiatric Practice , August 1999, pp. 493 - 496
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Copyright
Copyright © 1999 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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