Cross-faculty projects and documents

Formulation project

Formulation is more than a clinical tool. It helps us see and understand the person behind the clinical presentation. It sits alongside diagnosis, and is central to compassionate, safe and effective care.

This practical guide and the accompanying Psychiatric Formulation Template have been developed together to support clinical application of the biopsychosocial approach embraced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Both are designed to be comprehensive, inclusive and flexible.