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Scott Alexander shares his experiences and reflections as a final-year psychiatric resident, discussing communication techniques, challenges in psychotherapy, and the anxiety of managing patient risks.
23 min read 3,531 words
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Two Attitudes In Psychiatry
Scott Alexander explores two contrasting attitudes in psychiatry, discussing their merits and pitfalls, while reflecting on his own tendency to favor a more straightforward approach.
16 min read 2,354 words
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Reflections From The Halfway Point
Scott reflects on his psychiatry residency experiences, discussing the realities of psychiatric hospitals, patient care challenges, and his transition to outpatient work.
18 min read 2,766 words
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I Aten’t Dead
Scott Alexander shares his experiences as a new medical intern, describing the complexities of hospital systems and his role within them.
13 min read 1,901 words