Private psychiatry in Australia: reflections on career opportunities, benefits, and challenges.

Objective: To provide reflection on career opportunities, benefits and challenges, with regard to commencing private practice psychiatry in Australia. Conclusions: There are varied opportunities for a career in private practice psychiatry. Private practice has benefits and challenges, distinct from public sector psychiatry; with moderately greater professional autonomy, facilitating the provision of expert mental healthcare for the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]