Dr Priscilla Kent

Dr Priscilla Kent

Consultant Psychiatrist

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Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Priscilla Kent has completed Bond Solon training and also has experience providing medical reports for court to support immigration appeals. She accepts instructions for personal injury and clinical negligence cases for both claimant and defendant.

Dr Kent has particular interest in psychotherapeutic approaches as well as working within the biopsychosocial model. 

Dr Priscilla Kent is a Consultant Psychiatrist, currently providing clinical lead to a busy Community Mental Health Team in South Hackney, London. 

Dr Kent trained as a medical doctor at Barts and the London Medical college, graduating in 1994. She became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2000 and has been a substantive NHS Consultant Psychiatrist since 2013.

In her current role Dr Kent assesses new patient referrals and provides follow up with patients with severe mental illness, including patients on restriction orders and community treatment orders. She also works alongside inpatient colleagues to provide continuing care, including home visits, outpatient appointments and online assessments.

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Locations

She is available for claimant consultations in London.

Location Specialism Date available
London Psychiatry 19 May
London Psychiatry 2 June
Remote Psychiatry Regular availability

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How does an ADHD diagnosis impact personal injury and clinical negligence claims?

by Dr Priscilla Kent, Consultant Psychiatrist

ADHD influences personal injury and medical negligence claims by complicating liability due to increased accident risk, potentially extending recovery times, and necessitating specialised rehabilitation. Despite these challenges, having ADHD should not prevent justified claims from being made.

The medicolegal implications of the link between chronic pain and depression

Chronic pain is often linked to depression and anxiety. Treatments must address both physical and psychological symptoms, as co-occurring conditions worsen prognosis. Dr Kent explores treatment options and discusses how to help people with chronic pain achieve better quality of life.

The medicolegal challenges of diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a complex condition involving episodes of depression and mania or hypomania. It is often misdiagnosed as unipolar depression, leading to delayed treatment and poorer outcomes. Accurate diagnosis and early intervention are key to improving long-term management.