Acta Medica Port
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Metabolic, toxic or structural brain changes may present as psychotic symptoms. Organic delusional disorders are characterized by the presence of delusional ideas with evidence of brain dysfunction. ⋯ We present a case of neuropsychiatric symptoms, including delusional disorder, secondary to the use of herbal products. The patient's perception regarding the safety of natural products might result in an omission to report their use during clinical history taking, and thus its use should be actively questioned.
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In Portugal, requirements for selection and training of General Practice trainers vary across the different regions of the country. The aim of our study was to assess the satisfaction of general practice trainees with their trainers of the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Regional Health Administration. ⋯ Although there is a high level of satisfaction, there is still potential for improvement, including the expansion of training programmes for trainers.
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In the last few decades, the rates of international medical migration have continuously risen. In Psychiatry, there is great disparity in the workforce between high and low-income countries. Yet, little is known about the 'push' and 'pull' factors and the migratory intentions of trainees. This study aims to assess the factors impacting the decisions of psychiatric trainees in Portugal towards migration. ⋯ These results may inform the decisions of stakeholders in the health and education sectors and point out the necessary investments required and the impact it may have on the workforce.
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Stigma towards mental illness is considered a key obstacle to the provision of medical care to psychiatric patients. This is not only present in the general population but also among healthcare professionals. Therefore, medical students could be a target population for stigma prevention measures. The aim of this study is to assess the evolution of the attitudes of medical students from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra towards psychiatric patients, before and after attending Psychology and Psychiatric courses. ⋯ Our results emphasise the importance of implementing programs inside medical schools in order to reduce stigma among future doctors.
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Observational Study
[Rooming-in, Breastfeeding and Neonatal Follow-up of Infants Born to Mothers with COVID-19].
Due to growing evidence suggesting COVID-19 may have a benign course in the newborn, a number of guidelines supporting rooming-in and breastfeeding were developed. The main aim of the study was to assess the safety of this approach, through the risk of developing severe neonatal infection. ⋯ Infants born to mothers with COVID-19 were safely roomed in with their mothers and exclusively breastfed.