James K. Rustad, MD

Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont; Department of Psychiatry Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, New Hampshire; White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont

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About

James K. Rustad, MD, is affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, and White River Junction VA Medical Center. Since 2013, Rustad has published extensively on topics including patient care, neurology, psychiatry, catatonia, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, primary care, and veterans' health. His work covers clinical approaches to managing medical errors, neuromodulatory technologies, complex case documentation, impulsivity, somatic delusions, and collaboration between primary care and mental health providers. Rustad frequently collaborates with colleagues such as Theodore A. Stern and Patrick A. Ho.

Publications

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The Aftermath of Risking Life and Limb
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The Aftermath of Risking Life and Limb

September 15, 2026

Traumatic injuries (often the result of impulsive and thoughtless behaviors) are potent drivers of disability, disfigurement, PTSD, TBIs, mortality, and high health care costs.
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When Medical Mistakes Leave Lasting Damage
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When Medical Mistakes Leave Lasting Damage

September 8, 2026

After a medical error, tone and nonverbal cues matter; clinicians should give patients ample time to ask questions.
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Neuromodulatory Technologies for CNS Disorders
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Neuromodulatory Technologies for CNS Disorders

August 13, 2026

Neuromodulatory devices and wearables are transforming psychiatric care; this case-based review covers FDA-approved uses, contraindications, and clinical integration for depression, PTSD, and pain.
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Clozapine, Xanomeline-Trospium, and Catatonia
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Clozapine, Xanomeline-Trospium, and Catatonia

August 11, 2026

Abrupt clozapine discontinuation during a cross-taper to xanomeline/trospium chloride can trigger catatonia. Learn how overlapping cholinergic mechanisms complicate this transition and how to manage withdrawal-induced catatonia.
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Strategies for Documenting the Medical Record
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Strategies for Documenting the Medical Record

May 7, 2026

Documentation should be objective and relevant, especially in psychosocially complex cases—too much information can interfere with establishing the correct diagnosis and treatment plan, while too little increases risk of...
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How to Document Complex Cases
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How to Document Complex Cases

April 9, 2026

Case presentations often drive differential diagnosis creation by what is said (and not said) and by whether information given is the "lead" or merely a (potentially interesting) tidbit.
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Diagnosing and Treating Impulsivity
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Diagnosing and Treating Impulsivity

February 5, 2026

Impulsivity is a characteristic of many psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions throughout the lifespan; however, in older adults it frequently signals an emerging neurodegenerative process.
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Facilitating Academic Success for Clinicians
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Facilitating Academic Success for Clinicians

December 16, 2025

Many clinicians, experience “imposter syndrome,” which can foster the false belief that they are unqualified for promotion.
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Using Digital Technologies to Avoid Doctor’s Orders
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Using Digital Technologies to Avoid Doctor’s Orders

December 2, 2025

The availability of portable technologies and application-based services can complicate caretaking in the hospital setting, as patients can circumvent medical recommendations.
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Sequelae of Toxic Exposures in Veterans
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Sequelae of Toxic Exposures in Veterans

November 25, 2025

A 45-year-old veteran has ongoing symptoms likely related to past exposure to burn pits, dust storms, airborne industrial pollutants, and head trauma from hard parachute landings.
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Primary Care and Mental Health Collaboration
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Primary Care and Mental Health Collaboration

November 13, 2025

Since PCPs are often the first health care professionals to see patients with symptoms of a mental health disorder, they play a vital role in the identification, management, and...
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Managing Somatic Delusions
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Managing Somatic Delusions

October 16, 2025

Management of somatic delusions involves a multimodal treatment approach incorporating pharmacotherapy, somatic treatments, and psychotherapy.
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