The patient does not exhibit psychotic symptoms and behaviour usually remains within socially acceptable limits. Occupational Therapy Therapy in which the patient is involved in a variety of creative tasks and activities related to daily living. An individual who comes to the hospital for medical or surgical care but does not need to be admitted as an in-patient. A nurse with specialized training and experience in dealing with psychiatric patients. Psychiatrist A licensed physician who specializes in psychiatry.
Training involves a medical degree and four years or more of postgraduate training.
Compare to Psychologist. The medical science that deals with the origin, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. It is founded on the belief that unconscious, repressed instinctual drives and negative early childhood experiences are mainly responsible for an individual's problems. Psychologist A person who holds a degree in psychology from an accredited program. Psychologists involved with patient care are called clinical psychologists.