The evaluation of a consultation-liaison service.
The demographics, referral patterns, and diagnoses of a psychiatric consultation-liaison service during a 1-year period are reported. A comparison with data from a similar evaluation of the same service 10 years previously showed stability in most variables. The data suggest that mere availability of a consultation-liaison service does not necessarily lead to increased utilization and highlights the need to forge specific links with other specialties. The use of DSM-III diagnoses in a consultation-liaison service is discussed.
Chandarana
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University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
Conlon
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Steinberg
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009864:Ontario; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation