ROH Dual Diagnosis Consultation Outreach Team

Objectives:

• Develop experience in identifying biopsychosocial factors contributing to mental illness in adults with developmental delays.
• Develop staff in assisting and treating adults with a dual diagnosis.
• Understand the function of a community multi-disciplinary consultation team.

Description:

The medical student will observe and participate in the diagnosis and management of adults with various levels of developmental delay and a mental illness.  For students with a 1 week or 4 week elective, opportunities to observe psychological assessment, intervention and clinical research assessment will also be available with the team Psychologist, Dr. Farrell.

SUPERVISORS:  Dr. Donna C. Lougheed (may include Dr. Susan Farrell)
LOCATION:  320 Catherine St., Suite 2000
DURATION:  1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks
NO. OF STUDENTS:  1
AVAILABLE FOR:  3rd and 4th year students
CONTACT INFORMATION :  Administrative Assistant (613) 722-6521 Ext 7141