Understanding Transplant Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Overview
Delve into the fascinating and multidisciplinary realm of Transplant Psychiatry with this insightful presentation by Dr. Sanjeev Padmanaban, Psychiatry Postgraduate at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SMCH). Chaired by Dr. Lavanya, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, this seminar explores the intricate psychological, ethical, and medical dimensions of organ transplantation.
What You'll Learn in This Video:
Introduction to Transplant Psychiatry:
A historical perspective on organ transplantation and its evolution.
Challenges and regulations, including the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act of India, 1994, and subsequent rules in 2004.
Types and Causes of Organ Transplants:
A detailed overview of diseases leading to transplants and the roles of a multidisciplinary team.
Role of the Psychiatrist in Organ Transplantation:
The psychiatrist’s critical involvement in pre-, peri-, and post-transplant phases, including:
Recipient and donor assessments.
Addressing psychological and psychosocial issues, ethical concerns, and managing adherence.
Pre-Transplant and Post-Transplant Considerations:
Psychiatric evaluations: Instruments like the Psychosocial Assessment of Candidates for Transplantation (PACT).
Understanding common psychiatric disorders affecting transplant outcomes, such as mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.
Managing Cognitive and Behavioral Challenges:
Exploring cognitive dysfunctions like encephalopathy and delirium in transplant patients.
Post-transplant challenges including non-adherence, substance use, and neurotoxicity of immunosuppressants.
Therapeutic Approaches:
Insights into psychopharmacology and psychotherapy tailored to transplant patients.
This presentation highlights case scenarios, providing real-world insights into managing both recipient and donor concerns in psychiatric care during transplantation.
Who Should Watch This Video?
This seminar is ideal for medical professionals, psychiatry trainees, and anyone interested in the intersection of psychiatry and organ transplantation.
Why Watch?
Gain a nuanced understanding of psychiatric roles in transplant care.
Learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas and psychosocial challenges.
Enhance your knowledge of best practices and instruments used in transplant psychiatry.
This video is part of the academic program at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, showcasing excellence in psychiatric education and research.
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