Psychiatrist

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What is a Psychiatrist?

A Psychiatrist specialises in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of:

  • Mental, addictive and emotional disorders e.g. schizophrenia
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Substance related disorders
  • Adjustment disorders.

Psychiatrists are able to understand the biologic, psychological and social components of illness. A Psychiatrist can:

  • Order diagnostic laboratory tests
  • Prescribe medications
  • Evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems
  • Intervene with families who are coping with stress, crisis and other problems with living.

Consultants

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Dr Donald Archibald Grant

M.B., B.S., D.P.M.(R.C.P.& S., Lond.), M.R.A.N.Z.C.P., P.I.R.S., F.R.A.N.Z.C.P., G.E.P.I.

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Dr James Maurice Rodney

M.B., B.S., D.P.M.(Lond.), F.R.A.N.Z.C.P., F.R.C., Psych., F.A.Ch.S.H.M., G.E.P.I.

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Dr Katrina Samios

M.B., B.S., F.R.A.N.Z.C.P.

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Dr Donald James Wright

M.B., B.S. (N.S.W), F.R.A.N.Z.C.P., A.B.I.M.E., G.E.P.I.

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