The evolving discipline and services of neuropsychiatry in the United Kingdom.
BACKGROUND
The last few decades have seen a renaissance in the development of neuropsychiatric services on a global scale.


METHODS
This paper reviews the existing literature on the changing role of the clinical neuropsychiatrist and discusses the evolving theory and practice of neuropsychiatry in the United Kingdom.


RESULTS
The rapidly evolving specialty of neuropsychiatry is currently facing a number of challenges. These include, but are not limited to, uncertainties about the curricular requirements for clinical neuropsychiatrists and the changing roles within the wider scenario of health-care service provision.


CONCLUSIONS
An informed historical perspective on this multifaceted discipline allows key insights into its future development.
The Michael Trimble Neuropsychiatry Research Group, Department of Neuropsychiatry, BSMHFT and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Narayana M A
NM
Arambepola
The Michael Trimble Neuropsychiatry Research Group, Department of Neuropsychiatry, BSMHFT and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Hugh
H
Rickards
The Michael Trimble Neuropsychiatry Research Group, Department of Neuropsychiatry, BSMHFT and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Andrea E
AE
Cavanna