What are good reasons to become a doctor?

According to these MDs, there are actually many reasons to be a doctor.

• To save lives in unexpected emergencies. Those words feel incommensurate to the passion and drive that most doctors and physicians have for their work.
• To empower patients to take control of their health.
• To play a critical role in a growing field.

When should you call someone doctor?

Contracted “Dr” or “Dr.”, it is used as a designation for a person who has obtained a doctorate (e.g., PhD). In many parts of the world it is also used by medical practitioners, regardless of whether they hold a doctoral-level degree.

What to do if a relative needs to be taken to hospital?

You might feel that your relative needs to be taken to hospital under the Mental Health Act. If so, you can: Call the local adult social services or the Community Mental Health Team. Ask to speak to an approved mental health professional (AMHP). An AMHP will arrange the assessment if they are concerned about your relative.

What can I do if my relative has a mental health problem?

Mental health services can help people with mental health problems by offering care and treatment. If your relative is already in touch with mental health services, these services may already know about some of their problems. Mental health services include: These helplines are available in most areas of England. They are available 24 hours a day.

How do I know if my relative is having a crisis?

You may know better than most when your relative is having a mental health crisis. Both you and your relative might notice early warning signs that that their mental health is getting worse. It is good to try and get help at this stage to prevent a crisis.

What do I do if my relative is being treated by CMHT?

If you know that your relative is being treated by a CMHT but don’t know their contact details you can speak to the NHS urgent mental health helpline. If there is no helpline in your area then you can contact NHS 111. You can take your relative to their GP. A GP won’t be able to offer direct help, but they may be able to contact other teams.