title: A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist as liaison to OB/GYN practice.
abstract: This article illustrates a model of liaison psychiatric nursing with an OB/GYN department to support the recognition and treatment of mental health problems in women. Education, prevention of illness, and early and effective treatment of disorders are emphasized. Key elements of an effective liaison role are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA. jdafflitti@comcast.net
authors.forename: Judith Gregorie
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: D'Afflitti
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration; D008404:Massachusetts; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration; D014932:Women's Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*