This app was developed by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde in collaboration with colleagues throughout the NHS in Scotland. Feedback is welcome at mypsych@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
About Us
The list below details all additions & changes to content on this site since 01/06/2020.
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23/05/2022 |
Archived COVID-19 research section and research matching presentations. Added Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility to training section. |
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10/05/2022 |
GGC COVID-19 toolkit - Death, Dying & Bereavement guidance removed as now archived by Clinical Governance, MCCD weekend registration guidance updated, Staff Reusable Visor guidance updated. |
No changes to clinical content for updated guidance. |
09/05/2022 |
NHS Scotland Innovation Fellowships added to funding for personal development. Details of NRS MHN annual conference added to save the date in Events section |
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05/04/2022 |
Information on West of Scotland Rape and Sexual Assault Service added to My Career & Doctors in Training toolkits. |
Self-referral now available. |
16/03/2022 |
Postgraduate Psychiatric Training toolkit renamed to 'Doctors in Psychiatry Training'. |
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11/3/2022 |
"Postgraduate Psychiatric Training" - "My Teaching" and "My Training Resources" sections merged to form "My Teaching and Training Resources" New Section "Hospital-Specific Information" created, with 5 sub-headings "Dykebar", "Gartnavel", "Inverclyde", "Leverndale" and "Stobhill" (populated with relevant information) |
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07/03/2022 |
COVID-19 in older adults guidance updated to version 2 |
No change to clinical content |
03/03/2022 |
"Welcome" page content changed, to include details of MyPsych content and an email address to report problems/suggest changes. |
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17/02/2022 |
Tips for Certifying Doctors when completing a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) added to GGC & Scotland COVID-19 toolkits. |
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12/01/2022 |
GGC COVID-19 guidance on how to take blood samples removed as now archived by Clinical Governance. |
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06/01/2022 |
"Induction Handbook - Stobhill", "Duty Doctor Presentation - Stobhill", "ECT - Stobhill" and "Admission Proforma - Stobhill" added to Oncall Section in Clinical Resources |
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16/12/2021 |
Induction Handbook - Inverclyde added to Oncall Section in My Clinical Resources |
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08/12/2021 |
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22/12/2021 |
Updates to sections in Research Toolkit - removal of expired funding calls and movement of ATP trial from upcoming to active in recruitment |
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15/09/2021 |
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13/08/21 |
Various Acute COVID-19 guidance updated within GGC COVID-19 toolkit |
No changes to clinical content |
06/08/21 |
Medical Research Foundation Launchpad Grants in Mental Health |
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30/07/21 |
Update to funding personal development section - CSO clinical academic fellowship call |
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08/07/21 |
Choose Psychiatry in Scotland brochure added to Student toolkit. NHSGGC Acute COVID-19 guidelines updated (how to clean eye protection, pneumonia treatment escalation plan, resource guide for professionals, psychological first aid with older people) - no changes to clinical content. |
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10/06/21 |
TRIUMPH network added to events section. Co-production webinar free event added. |
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04/06/21 |
Covid-19 Discharging from hospital stepdown of infection prevention and control precautions & Covid-19 Older Peoples Mental Health Inpatient Wards Staff Support Service both removed from GGC COVID-19 toolkit as archived by Clinical Governance. |
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03/06/21 |
Transgender Healthcare Storytime video added to Student toolkit. |
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28/05/21 |
NRS MHN annual meeting save the date added |
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24/05/21 |
"Common Psychiatric Presentations" folder added to Oncall in Post-Grad Toolkit, with 5 sub-entries "Wernicke Korsokoffs Syndrome", "Water Intoxication", "Refeeding Syndrome", "Lithium Toxicity" and "Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome" |
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21/05/21 |
Link to 14th ed. of Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines added to Medicines Companion, Postgraduate Psychiatric Training and Student Toolkits. |
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20/05/21 |
Guide to making referrals to forensic services added to postgrad toolkit. |
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20/05/21 |
Protocol for assessment/admission of community Forensic patients added to oncall in postgrad toolkit |
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20/05/21 |
Forensic Psychology (STAR) added to My Clinical Resources in postgrad toolkit |
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19/05/21 |
Night Porter Security Info - Dykebar Hospital (renfrewshire) added to oncall section of PostGrad Toolkit. |
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19/05/21 |
GP and FY2 Teaching Program (West of Scotland) added to My Teaching Resources in PostGrad Toolkit |
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19/05/21 |
IHTT (Intenisve Home Treatment Team) - Dykebar Hospital (Renfrewshire) added to Oncall Section of PostGrad Toolkit |
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18/05/21 |
Useful number when on call - Dykebar Hospital (renfrewshire) added to post-grad toolkit |
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18/05/21 |
Psychotherapy Training and Balint - Dykebar Hospital and Inverclyde added to postgrad toolkit. |
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18/05/21 |
Internal Teaching Program - Dykebar Hospital (Renfrewshire) added to postgrad toolkit |
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18/05/21 |
Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley site Map added to postgrad toolkit |
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18/05/21 |
Dykebar site map added to postgrad toolkit |
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18/05/21 |
Duty Doctor presentation - Dykebar Hospital (Renfrewshire) added to Postgrad toolkit. |
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07/05/21 |
Link to GGC Therapeutic Handbook- Reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression added to Medicines companion toolkit |
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04/05/21 |
MCCD weekend process for registration guidance updated, and Symptom control and palliative care links guidance added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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04/05/21 |
New training course added to training section in Research Toolkit - UWS Introduction to Health Research |
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29/04/21 |
New recruiting study, FSAREP, added to recruiting studies in Research Toolkit |
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27/04/21 |
Updates to Research Toolkit - removal of outdated information (closed studies and expired funding calls), addition of updated information for Cochrane Systematic review and EQUATOR network |
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21/04/21 |
Updates to events section - addition of AVATAR 2 Glasgow event |
Removal of expired events and addition of AVATAR Glasgow event |
01/04/21 |
Use of a second staff member 'runners' to deliver medication to the patient added to Medicines Companion toolkit. |
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02/03/21 |
MWC advice note on COVID-19 vaccine added to GGC COVID-19 and Scotland COVID-19 toolkits. |
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01/03/21 |
Clozapine and COVID-19 vaccination guidance added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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27/01/21 |
A guide for healthcare staff self-testing for coronavirus using a Lateral Flow Device (LFD) poster added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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23/12/20 |
Time out and pass – Christmas Day and Tier 4 - update to Briefing 3 added to Organisation section under useful information. |
Guidance on significantly limiting time out or pass – and extended isolation. |
14/12/20 |
Contacts Directory updated. |
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03/12/20 |
Contacts Directory updated. |
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24/11/20 |
New Clinical Psychology section added to Research Toolkit Covid-19 Choose Psychiatry in Scotland Welcome Pack added to Student Toolkit |
New clinical psychology section added
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19/11/20 |
Psychiatrist’s Guidance & Record of Statutory, Mandatory and Essential Training Nov 2020 added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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12/11/20 |
Closed funding calls in Research Toolkit (covid 19 funding and funding for personal development) have been removed. |
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15/10/20 |
Royal College of Psychiatrists guide for trainees observing tribunals added to Postgraduate Psychiatric Training toolkit |
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05/10/20 |
Funding opportunity for CPD and Clinical Training, information found in Funding Personal Development section of Research Toolkit. UK Government Coronavirus PPE Hub link added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit and Scotland COVID-19 toolkit. Scottish Government interim guidance on extended use of face masks and face coverings added to Scotland COVID-19 toolkit. |
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25/09/20 |
ADRS Alcohol Use Disorder Guidance and Guidance on time out of hospital for inpatients removed from GGC COVID-19 toolkit. ADRS guidance on breathalyser use during COVID-19 pandemic added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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17/09/2020 |
GGC NEWS2 assessment guidance link added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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15/09/2020 |
Online training section added to Training in Research Toolkit |
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08/09/2020 |
Scottish Government interim guidance on extended use of face masks and face coverings, plus new NHSGGC infection control recommendations for remobilisation of services added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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01/09/2020 |
Contacts Directory updated to include Learning Disabilities, ARDS, PCMHT & Forensic. |
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01/09/2020 |
Newly added to the Medicines Companion: Guidance for clozapine re-titration following a treatment break. Also available as PDF in A-Z section. |
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31/08/2020 |
Funding section in Research Toolkit - Funding for Personal Development updated |
CSO NRS Career Researcher Fellowships 2020 call added |
26/08/2020 |
Addition of 'Research Matching Presentations August 2020' to Guidance section in Research Toolkit |
Research Matching presentations added for psychiatry higher trainees |
9/08/2020 |
Obsolete AGP poster removed from GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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17/08/2020 |
Updated guidance on Clinical Evaluation of suspected COVID patients available in GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
Includes changes to clinical advice. |
30/07/2020 |
Updated advice on ECT added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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15/7/2020 |
Newly added to the Medicines Companion: Pathways now available in Antipsychotic combination/augmentation, Depot algorithm, Depot & LAI good practice, Clozapine therapeutic drug monitoring, Clozapine and constipation, Clozapine and smoking, Valproate pregnancy prevention programme and Administration of medicines outwith prescribed times. |
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13/07/2020 |
Newly added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit: resources for professionals from Older People's Psychology service, Older people's mental health inpatient ward staff support service, Psychological First Aid for Older People; change to process of requesting a second opinion from MWC. Newly added to Scotland COVID-19 toolkit: change to process of requesting a second opinion from MWC. |
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22/06/2020 |
Update to Clinical Evaluation of suspected COVID-19 patients guide within GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
Includes changes to clinical advice. |
17/06/2020 |
Removal of briefing note for community residential settings from GGC COVID-19 toolkit as no longer current. See HPS guidance added below. |
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11/06/2020 |
Newly added to GGC & Scotland COVID-19 toolkits HPS guidance for domiciliary care and for secondary care (see links under HPS section). Update to HPS video on taking an upper respiratory tract sample within GGC COVID-19 toolkit. |
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08/06/2020 |
Newly added to GGC COVID-19 toolkit: CPR AGP guidance; COVID-19 in older adults. Newly added to GGC & Scotland COVID-19 toolkits:HPS step down guidance for infection control precautions and discharging COVID-19 patients from hospital to residential settings. |
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04/06/2020 | Update to following guidance in GGC COVID-19 toolkit: How to clean your eye protection visor goggles | Includes changes to clinical advice. |
03/06/2020 | Update to following guidance in GGC COVID-19 toolkit : COVID-19 patients in non-critical care area - Don't forget Thromboprophylaxis | Includes changes to clinical advice. |
02/06/2020 | Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance on medication added to GGC COVID-19 and Scotland COVID-19 toolkits. |
The MyPsych – GGC COVID-19 website/app (“App”) is intended as a reference source for the COVID-19 pandemic. The App is intended for use by healthcare professionals (a) working in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, legally known as Greater Glasgow Health Board (the “Board”), and/or (b) working for any health and social care partnership in the Board’s area. The information contained in the App provides guidance on mental health, physical health and other issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Users should note that that the guidance within the App will not be suitable for every situation and is not intended to be a substitute for specialist expertise and clinical judgement. The App is not intended for use by the general public and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Members of the public should seek advice directly from their healthcare provider. The App includes access to national guidelines.
The content of the App is specific to this Board and it may not be applicable to other local healthcare areas or practices. While the Board makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information accessed via the App is correct, the App is provided ‘as is’ and the Board does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material accessed via the App. The Board may make changes to the App at any time without notice. Some of the material accessed via the App may be out of date, and the Board makes no commitment to update such material. Where the App contains links to other sites and or resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for information only. The Board has no control over and no liability in respect of the content of these sites and resources. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is made available by the Board on the basis that the Board excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms (including, without limitation, the conditions implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and the use of reasonable care and skill) which, but for this disclaimer, might have effect in relation to the App.
Users assume all responsibility for using the information accessed via the App.
The MyPsych – Medicines website/app (“App”) is intended as a reference source for education about the safe and effective use of medicines. The App is intended for use by healthcare professionals (a) working in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, legally known as Greater Glasgow Health Board (the “Board”), and/or (b) working for any health and social care partnership in the Board’s area. The information contained in the App provides guidance for the management of common mental health conditions and situations. Users should note that that the guidance within the App will not be suitable for every situation and is not intended to be a substitute for specialist expertise and clinical judgement. Users should be mindful of the potential for harmful polypharmacy and increased susceptibility to adverse drug reactions in patients with multiple morbidities or frailty. If, after discussion with the patient or carer, there are good reasons for not following a guideline, it is good practice to record these and communicate them to others involved in the care of the patient. The App is not intended for use by the general public and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Members of the public should seek advice directly from their healthcare provider. The App includes access to national guidelines.
The content of the App is specific to this Board and it may not be applicable to other local healthcare areas or practices. While the Board makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information accessed via the App is correct, the App is provided ‘as is’ and the Board does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material accessed via the App. The Board may make changes to the App at any time without notice. Some of the material accessed via the App may be out of date, and the Board makes no commitment to update such material. Where the App contains links to other sites and or resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for information only. The Board has no control over and no liability in respect of the content of these sites and resources. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is made available by the Board on the basis that the Board excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms (including, without limitation, the conditions implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and the use of reasonable care and skill) which, but for this disclaimer, might have effect in relation to the App.
Users assume all responsibility for using the information accessed via the App.
The MyPsych – MyCareer website/app (“App”) is intended as a reference source for doctors in psychiatry working in consultant, specialty and associate specialist or mental health officer posts. The App is intended for use by healthcare professionals (a) working in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, legally known as Greater Glasgow Health Board (the “Board”), and/or (b) working for any health and social care partnership in the Board’s area. The information contained in the App supports doctors with their continuing professional development. Users should note that that the guidance within the App will not be suitable for every situation and is not intended to be a substitute for specialist expertise and clinical judgement. The App is not intended for use by the general public and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Members of the public should seek advice directly from their healthcare provider. The App includes access to national guidelines.
The content of the App is specific to the Board and it may not be applicable to other local healthcare areas or practices. While the Board makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information accessed via the App is correct, the App is provided ‘as is’ and the Board does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material accessed via the App. The Board may make changes to the App at any time without notice. Some of the material accessed via the App may be out of date, and the Board makes no commitment to update such material. Where the App contains links to other sites and or resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for information only. The Board has no control over and no liability in respect of the content of these sites and resources. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is made available by the Board on the basis that the Board excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms (including, without limitation, the conditions implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and the use of reasonable care and skill) which, but for this disclaimer, might have effect in relation to the App.
Users assume all responsibility for using the information accessed via the App.
The MyPsych – Postgraduate Psychiatric Training website/app (“App”) is intended as a reference source for postgraduate psychiatric training. The App is intended for use by healthcare professionals (a) working in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, legally known as Greater Glasgow Health Board (the “Board”), and/or (b) working for any health and social care partnership in the Board’s area. The information contained in the App supports doctors undertaking a placement in psychiatry as part of their postgraduate training. Users should note that that the guidance within the App will not be suitable for every situation and is not intended to be a substitute for specialist expertise and clinical judgement. The App is not intended for use by the general public and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Members of the public should seek advice directly from their healthcare provider. The App includes access to national guidelines.
The content of the App is specific to the Board and it may not be applicable to other local healthcare areas or practices. While the Board makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information accessed via the App is correct, the App is provided ‘as is’ and the Board does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material accessed via the App. The Board may make changes to the App at any time without notice. Some of the material accessed via the App may be out of date, and the Board makes no commitment to update such material. Where the App contains links to other sites and or resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for information only. The Board has no control over and no liability in respect of the content of these sites and resources. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is made available by the Board on the basis that the Board excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms (including, without limitation, the conditions implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and the use of reasonable care and skill) which, but for this disclaimer, might have effect in relation to the App.
Users assume all responsibility for using the information accessed via the App.
The MyPsych – Research website/app (“App”) is intended as a reference source for research activities. The App is intended for use by healthcare professionals (a) employed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, legally known as Greater Glasgow Health Board (the “Board”), and/or (b) employed by the Board under an honorary contract. The App provides information on research support for staff and details of active research studies. The App is not intended for use by the general public and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Members of the public should seek advice directly from their healthcare provider. The App includes access to national guidance.
The content of the App is specific to this Board and it may not be applicable to other local healthcare areas or practices. While the Board makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information accessed via the App is correct, the App is provided ‘as is’ and the Board does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material accessed via the App. The Board may make changes to the App at any time without notice. Some of the material accessed via the App may be out of date, and the Board makes no commitment to update such material. Where the App contains links to other sites and or resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for information only. The Board has no control over and no liability in respect of the content of these sites and resources. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is made available by the Board on the basis that the Board excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms (including, without limitation, the conditions implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and the use of reasonable care and skill) which, but for this disclaimer, might have effect in relation to the App.
Users assume all responsibility for using the information accessed via the App.
The MyPsych – Scotland COVID-19 website/app (“App”) is intended as a reference source for the COVID-19 pandemic. The App is intended for use by healthcare professionals (a) working in NHS Scotland (“NHS Scotland”), and/or (b) working for any health and social care partnership in Scotland. The information contained in the App provides guidance on mental health, physical health and other issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Users should note that that the guidance within the App will not be suitable for every situation and is not intended to be a substitute for specialist expertise and clinical judgement. The App is not intended for use by the general public and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Members of the public should seek advice directly from their healthcare provider. The App includes access to national guidelines.
The content of the App is specific to NHS Scotland and it may not be applicable to other local healthcare areas or practices. While Greater Glasgow Health Board (the “Board”) makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information accessed via the App is correct, the App is provided ‘as is’ and the Board does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material accessed via the App. The Board may make changes to the App at any time without notice. Some of the material accessed via the App may be out of date, and the Board makes no commitment to update such material. Where the App contains links to other sites and or resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for information only. The Board has no control over and no liability in respect of the content of these sites and resources. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is made available by the Board on the basis that the Board excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms (including, without limitation, the conditions implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and the use of reasonable care and skill) which, but for this disclaimer, might have effect in relation to the App.
Users assume all responsibility for using the information accessed via the App.
The MyPsych - Placement app and website (“App”) is provided by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, legally known as Greater Glasgow Health Board (the “Board”) and is intended as a reference source and is for the use of undergraduate medical students on a psychiatry placement within any NHS Scotland Health Board (i.e. all health bodies established pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended). The App is not intended for use by the general public and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. The App includes access to national guidelines.
While the Board makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information accessed via the App is correct, the App is provided “as is” and the Board does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material accessed via the App. The Board may make changes to the App at any time without notice. Some of the material accessed via the App may be out of date, and the Board makes no commitment to update such material. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is made available by the Board on the basis that the Board excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms (including, without limitation, the conditions implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and the use of reasonable care and skill) which, but for this disclaimer, might have effect in relation to the App.
Users assumes all responsibility for using the information accessed via the App. If the User has health concerns, they should contact a healthcare professional.