Functional neurological disorder: a gap in the psychiatry curriculum

Key Points

• The editorial focuses on the insufficient training regarding functional neurological disorder within the psychiatry curriculum.
• Critically evaluates the current psychiatry training curriculum
• Identifies gaps related to functional neurological disorder
• Argues for the addition of training opportunities in neuropsychiatry
• Functional neurological disorder is a common and disabling condition
• Current training does not adequately prepare psychiatrists to manage FND
• Enhanced training could improve understanding and services for affected individuals.

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