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Educational Guidance for MRCPsych CASC Preparation

Context, Currency, and Disclaimers

• Materials are notes that have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes.

• These sources include books & courses for preparing for the MRCPsych CASC.

• Materials were updated in Sep. 2026.

• Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Casc study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

• This collection of Notes was updated in September 2026 to ensure that all advices align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, NHS standards and the RCP.

• The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations.

• Listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.

References

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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2021). Shared decision making (NICE Guideline NG197). https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng197

Silverman, J., Kurtz, S., & Draper, J. (2013). Skills for communicating with patients (3rd ed.). Radcliffe Publishing.

Stewart, M., Brown, J. B., Weston, W. W., McWhinney, I. R., McWilliam, C. L., & Freeman, T. R. (2014). Patient-centered medicine: Transforming the clinical method (3rd ed.). Radcliffe Publishing.

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Educational Guidance for MRCPsych CASC Preparation

Context, Currency, and Disclaimers

• Materials are notes that have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes.

• These sources include books & courses for preparing for the MRCPsych CASC.

• Materials were updated in Sep. 2026.

• Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Casc study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

• This collection of Notes was updated in September 2026 to ensure that all advices align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, NHS standards and the RCP.

• The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations.

• Listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.

References;

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). American Psychiatric Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2011). Common mental health problems: Identification and pathways to care (Clinical Guideline CG123). https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg123

Royal College of Psychiatrists. (2020). Mental health information for the public. Royal College of Psychiatrists. https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health

World Health Organization. (2019). The ICD-11 classification of mental and behavioural disorders: Clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines. World Health Organization. https://icd.who.int/

Educational Guidance for MRCPsych CASC Preparation

Context, Currency, and Disclaimers

• Materials are notes that have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes.

• These sources include books & courses for preparing for the MRCPsych CASC.

• Materials were updated in Sep. 2026.

• Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Casc study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

• This collection of Notes was updated in September 2026 to ensure that all advices align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, NHS standards and the RCP.

• The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations.

• Listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.

References:

Department for Constitutional Affairs. (2007). Mental Capacity Act 2005: Code of practice. The Stationery Office.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2018). Dementia: Assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers (NICE Guideline NG97). https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng97

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2022). Self-harm: Assessment, management and preventing recurrence (NICE Guideline NG225). https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng225

Royal College of Psychiatrists. (2022). Curriculum for specialty training in general psychiatry. Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Semple, D., & Smyth, R. (2019). Oxford handbook of psychiatry (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Educational Guidance for MRCPsych CASC Preparation

Context, Currency, and Disclaimers

• Materials are notes that have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes.

• These sources include books & courses for preparing for the MRCPsych CASC.

• Materials were updated in Sep. 2026.

• Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Casc study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

• This collection of Notes was updated in September 2026 to ensure that all advices align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, NHS standards and the RCP.

• The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations.

• Listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.

References:

Department for Constitutional Affairs. (2007). Mental Capacity Act 2005: Code of practice. The Stationery Office.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2018). Dementia: Assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers (NICE Guideline NG97). ⁠https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng97⁠

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2022). Self-harm: Assessment, management and preventing recurrence (NICE Guideline NG225). ⁠https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng225⁠

Royal College of Psychiatrists. (2022). Curriculum for specialty training in general psychiatry. Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Semple, D., & Smyth, R. (2019). Oxford handbook of psychiatry (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Materials have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes. These sources include question banks and books for preparing for the MRCPsych CASC.

* Materials were updated in Sep. 2026. Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Casc questions and study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

* This collection of questions was updated in September 2026 to ensure that all answers align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, the Maudsley prescribing guidelines for psychiatry, and the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry.

* The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations. listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.

References:

Department for Constitutional Affairs. (2007). Mental Capacity Act 2005: Code of practice. The Stationery Office.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2018). Dementia: Assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers (NICE Guideline NG97). ⁠https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng97⁠

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2022). Self-harm: Assessment, management and preventing recurrence (NICE Guideline NG225). ⁠https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng225⁠

Royal College of Psychiatrists. (2022). Curriculum for specialty training in general psychiatry. Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Semple, D., & Smyth, R. (2019). Oxford handbook of psychiatry (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Educational Guidance for MRCPsych CASC Preparation

Context, Currency, and Disclaimers

• Materials are notes that have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes.

• These sources include books & courses for preparing for the MRCPsych CASC.

• Materials were updated in Sep. 2026.

• Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Casc study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

• This collection of Notes was updated in September 2026 to ensure that all advices align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, NHS standards and the RCP.

• The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations.

• Listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.

References;

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). American Psychiatric Publishing. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596⁠

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2011). Common mental health problems: Identification and pathways to care (Clinical Guideline CG123). ⁠https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg123⁠

Royal College of Psychiatrists. (2020). Mental health information for the public. Royal College of Psychiatrists. ⁠https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health⁠

World Health Organization. (2019). The ICD-11 classification of mental and behavioural disorders: Clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines. World Health Organization. ⁠https://icd.who.int/⁠

Materials have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes. These sources include question banks and books for preparing for the MRCPsych paper B.

* Materials were updated in August 2026. Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Paper B questions and study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

* This collection of questions was updated in August 2026 to ensure that all answers align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, the Maudsley prescribing guidelines for psychiatry, and the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry.

* The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations. listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.

Materials have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes. These sources include question banks and books for preparing for the MRCPsych paper B.

* Materials were updated in August 2026. Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Paper B questions and study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

* This collection of questions was updated in August 2026 to ensure that all answers align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, the Maudsley prescribing guidelines for psychiatry, and the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry.

* The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations. listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.

Materials have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes. These sources include question banks and books for preparing for the MRCPsych paper B.

* Materials were updated in August 2026. Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Paper B questions and study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

* This collection of questions was updated in August 2026 to ensure that all answers align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, the Maudsley prescribing guidelines for psychiatry, and the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry.

* The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations. listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.

Materials have been compiled using several sources solely for educational purposes. These sources include question banks and books for preparing for the MRCPsych paper B.

* Materials were updated in August 2026. Please remember that, according to some sources, such as IMG Connect, MRCPsych Paper B questions and study resources should ideally be no more than 3 years old, with 5 years as the absolute maximum.

* This collection of questions was updated in August 2026 to ensure that all answers align with the latest versions of the NICE guidelines, the Maudsley prescribing guidelines for psychiatry, and the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry.

* The creators of this podcast do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of questions, answers, or explanations. listeners should still verify the syllabus on the official RCPsych website for the most current version.