duty of care
I have more than 20 years of experience as a consultant psychiatrist working with patients with a wide variety of clinical problems, and also working closely with colleagues in psychology and therapy disciplines to achieve successful outcomes for patients. My approach is both practical and collaborative, guided both by the clinical picture, but also the individual's priorities and preferences.
about Dr chris mcevedy
Dr CHRIS McEvedy
Certifications:
MBBS, MSc, MRCPsych, MA (Criminal Justice)
Approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) awarded by the Specialist Training Authority (STA) in Adult General and Liaison Psychiatry
Education:
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Kings College, London
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Maudsley Hospital
I trained in Medicine at Kings College, London. Following postgraduate psychiatric training at the Maudsley Hospital and three years as a university lecturer in clinical psychiatry at Charing Cross and Westminster medical school, I have been a consultant psychiatrist since 1996, initially as general adult and liaison psychiatrist at St Mary’s Hospital and in recent years as a liaison psychiatrist at University College London Hospital.
Following retirement from the NHS, I continue to work as an honorary consultant liaison psychiatrist at University College London Hospital where I have a clinic within the gastroenterology department.
I have broader experience over the full range of psychiatric disorders, in their assessment and management, working in cooperation and alongside colleagues in therapy disciplines.
My main focus of interest is in the treatment of patients with mood disorders, and in those with a combination of psychological and functional physical health symptoms.
In earlier years I published in the area of schizophrenia research, but more recently have carried out audit work in liaison psychiatry, the interaction of functional symptoms and mental health in gastroenterology and the presentation of alcohol problems in the general hospital.
Information for Referrers and Patients
Dr McEvedy is an experienced clinician offering specialist assessment and treatment for common emotional and psychological difficulties and disorders.
A specialist adult psychiatric practice, providing integrated care for the full range of psychological problems.
Appropriate problems: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Low self-esteem, PTSD, major mental illness, Adult ADHD, the interaction between physical symptoms and mental wellbeing, e.g. health anxiety, chronic fatigue, chronic pain.
Dr McEvedy has been a consultant liaison psychiatrist at London teaching hospitals for many years, currently working at UCLH and in private practice.
This remote consultation service follows the most recent GMC advice here
In rare cases, if necessary, Dr McEvedy has access private psychiatric facilities, with admitting rights at the Nightingale Hospital in Central London.
APPOINTMENTS
Dr McEvedy treats both insured and self-paying patients and is registered with all major UK insurers. Patients covered by insurance should provide a pre-authorisation number before their appointment. Please contact my PA to arrange this.
Self-funding patients should pay for their appointments in advance.