The Psychiatric Hospitalist

A Career Guide

Michael D. Jibson
APA Publishing
320 pages
ISBN: 9781615371389
September 2021

Until recently, the hospital care of patients with mental disorders was overseen by either rotating faculty at an academic hospital or a private psychiatrist who would manage both a clinic and an inpatient caseload. When one considers, however, that working in a hospital setting means treating acutely agitated or even violent patients, it's clear that a dedicated, focused approach is needed. This book makes the case for hospital-based psychiatry, comprehensively describing not only its structure but also the qualities and skills needed to succeed in this setting. The book examines the effects of background and training on a hospitalist career, opportunities for teaching and supervising in a hospital setting, diagnostic and treatment modalities, legal and ethical issues, and numerous other topics.