Bridging the gap between mental and physical healthcare in general hospitals

Reports | Published: 26 Jan 2017

In order to overcome the divide between mental and physical healthcare, liaison psychiatry services should be fully integrated into general hospitals. The structure and staffing of the liaison psychiatry service should be based on the clinical demand both within working hours and out-of-hours so that they can participate as part of the multidisciplinary team.

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Bridging the gap between mental and physical healthcare in general hospitals