At INTRA-TP, we have a psychiatric service that forms part of our clinical team. A psychiatric assessment can be useful in a range of situations, from anxiety or mood disorders to cases of greater clinical complexity.
Having a psychiatrist on the team facilitates close and ongoing coordination between professionals, enabling the treatment plan to be adjusted in a consistent manner that is tailored to each individual.
Psychotherapy and psychological treatment, where necessary, are regarded as complementary interventions within the same therapeutic framework.
Medication is not a substitute for psychological support, but it can help with stabilisation, regulation or symptom management when the situation calls for it.
Furthermore, we maintain an open and collaborative approach with other professionals and centres, always encouraging networking where this forms part of the patient’s care pathway.
Our aim is to provide integrated care, where each professional contributes their expertise within a shared approach, ensuring confidence, clarity and continuity in treatment.
PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT
Psychiatry department and coordinated care
Clinical roles of a psychiatrist
The clinical roles of a psychiatrist include the following:
Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment: the psychiatrist conducts a medical history review, physical examinations and mental status assessments to diagnose and evaluate the patient, developing therapeutic and rehabilitation programmes in line with current knowledge.
A holistic view of the condition: this takes into account both mental disorders and the psychological aspects of physical conditions, providing support to patients from other medical specialities.
Prevention and detection: they are responsible for detecting dysfunctions that may lead to severe stages, but must also avoid the ‘psychiatrisation’ of normal life issues and social behaviour.
Crisis and emergency care: they manage conflictive situations such as self-harm and aggression towards others, as well as psychosocial and family crises, assessing criteria for admission or referral.
