Tag: position paper
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Press Statement: College of Psychiatrists Publish Position Paper on Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland warns against introduction of assisted dying legislation in Ireland College publishes major paper on the issue The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (College of Psychiatrists) has warned that physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia (PAS-E) is not compatible with good medical care and that its introduction in Ireland could place vulnerable…
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New Position Paper: Development of Services for Treatment of Personality Disorder in Adult Mental Health Services
Newly published position paper titled Development of Services for Treatment of Personality Disorder in Adult Mental Health Services outlines how development of specialised services is vital in the care of vulnerable people with complex mental health needs. Read the position paper in full here. A lack of dedicated services for people with personality disorders is…
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Press Statement: Launch of Gambling Disorder Position Paper
With the Christmas period bringing more triggers and the potential for increased levels of gambling, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has launched their paper on Gambling Disorder today. Calling for an urgent, outright ban on gambling advertisement in sports in early 2021, the College also raises the urgent need for dedicated treatment pathways to…