Primary care psychiatry: taking consultation-liaison psychiatry to the community.
OBJECTIVE
To assist psychiatrists who work closely with general practitioners (GPs) at the primary/secondary care interface.


CONCLUSIONS
The role of primary care psychiatrists can be enhanced by a sound appreciation of the general practice context, knowledge of the local mental health services and an understanding of the educational and clinical support needs of GPs.
Blashki
Grant
G
Department of General Practice, School of Primary Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia. grant.blashki@med.monash.edu.au
Selzer
Rob
R
Judd
Fiona
F
Hodgins
Gene
G
Ciechomski
Lisa
L
D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D010819:Physician's Role; D010821:Physicians, Family; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation