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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She is available for claimant consultations in London.

Location Specialism Date available
London Psychiatry Regular availability
Remote Psychiatry Regular availability

The medicolegal implications of the link between chronic pain and depression

by Dr Priscilla Kent, Consultant Psychiatrist

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.

Depression and personal injury claims

Depression is a recognised consequence of traumatic injury, however it is a complex condition and many factors can contribute to its development, which can complicate personal injury claims.