To provide reflection on career opportunities, benefits and challenges, with regard to commencing private practice psychiatry in Australia.
Conclusions:
There are varied opportunities for a career in private practice psychiatry. Private practice has benefits and challenges, distinct from public sector psychiatry; with moderately greater professional autonomy, facilitating the provision of expert mental healthcare for the community.
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