The basic principles and practical applications of interprofessional consultation. Numerous examples are taken from psychiatry, social work and education to show consultative techniques in action. Interprofessional consultation is a specialised approach aimed at helping professionals in all fields to work more effectively in their own work and with each other. Its importance as a problem-solving and training tool is rapidly gaining recognition. This book is the first practical guide to the subject for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, administrators and other professionals in the broad health and care fields