In-patient liaison psychiatry in the UK: A neglected option for improving the psychiatric care of medical patients

Argues the case for in-patient liaison psychiatry in the UK. Concludes that in-patient liaison psychiatry is neglected in the UK, to the detriment of a small but important group of patients with coexistent severe physical and mental disorder. (Original abstract - amended)

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Published in:Psychiatric bulletin of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 1999-09, Vol.23 (9), p.525-527
Main Authors: Protheroe, David, House, Allan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
England
Inpatient treatment units
Leeds
Liaison psychiatry
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Summary:Argues the case for in-patient liaison psychiatry in the UK. Concludes that in-patient liaison psychiatry is neglected in the UK, to the detriment of a small but important group of patients with coexistent severe physical and mental disorder. (Original abstract - amended)
ISSN:1758-3209
0955-6036
1758-3217
1472-1473
DOI:10.1192/pb.23.9.525