Understanding Psychopharmacology and Diagnostics: DSM-IV & ICD-10.

Early Bird (45 days prior to event): $300, Standard Reg: $330, Students: $280 NB: Previous delegates are entitled to a $50 discount off the full registration fee if registered by the early bird date. Dr. Ibrahim will cover the theory, purpose and application of the DSM IV and ICD-10 as classification systems in clinical practice. Seminar components include: implications on choice of psychopharmacology, psychotherapeutic interventions, theoretical underpinnings for the use (and overuse) of psychopharmacology in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, classification of the medicines used in psychiatry, their side effects and drug-drug interactions.Speaker: Dr. Samir Ibrahim M.B. Ch.B, F.R.A.N.Z.C.P. Dr. Samir Ibrahim, a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in private practice, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Austin Health, Consultant Psychiatrist and TMS Program Director at North Park Private Hospital, past member of the ICD-10 Field Trial Team, is a warm and engaging speaker and will be sharing his experience and knowledge of 28-years in psychiatry, as a clinician and educator.Locations: Melbourne: 8th May 2010 Sydney: 24th April 2010 Brisbane: 17th July 2010