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In the inpatient correctional system, the question of a suitable treatment setting for older forensic inpatients (i. e. ≥60 years) arises against the background of demographic change. In this regard, the research literature was examined using four medical databases (PsycInfo, Medline, Embase, Web of Science) for relevant keywords (elderly offender/perpetrator, aged, mental disorder, forensic treatment, forensic psychiatry). Out of 744 pre-selected articles, only 5 studies made it into the final selection. The majority of the sample is composed of men with previous criminal justice experience, who may be mentally and/or physically ill. Placement and capacity problems as well as a lack of age-appropriate infrastructure are reported. Based on the study results, an empirical recommendation regarding a suitable treatment setting cannot be given., Competing Interests: Die Autorinnen/Autoren geben an, dass kein Interessenkonflikt besteht, (Thieme. All rights reserved.)

We present the case of a 77-year-old patient with a rapid onset of delusions, amnesia, agitation, insomnia and no previous psychiatric history, who was diagnosed with anti- N -methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis. This case report highlights the importance of including autoimmune encephalitis in the differential diagnosis of older patients presenting with rapid onset psychiatric episodes., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Background: In the majority of European countries, postgraduate psychiatry training schemes are developed and evaluated by national bodies in accordance with national legislation. In order to harmonise training in psychiatry across Europe, the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) issued a number of recommendations for effective implementation of training programs in psychiatry., Aims: To describe the structure and quality assurance mechanisms of postgraduate psychiatric training in Europe., Method: The European Federation of Psychiatry Trainees (EFPT) conducted a survey, which was completed by the representatives of 29 member national psychiatric associations., Results: In most countries (N = 19), the duration of the training programme is 5 years or more. Twenty-six countries have adapted a basic training programme that includes the 'common trunk' (according to UEMS definition) or a modified version of it. In 25 countries, trainees are evaluated several times during their training with a final exam at the end. In 25 countries, official quality assurance mechanisms exist. However, results demonstrate great variations in their implementation., Conclusions: Overall, psychiatric training programmes and assessment methods are largely compatible with one another across Europe. Quality assurance mechanisms, however, vary significantly. These should receive adequate attention by national and international educational policy makers.