Liaison psychiatry services have the
potential to improve pateint care and streamline medical services
but are underdeveloped in many European health systems. This book
follows on from the 1994 publication 'Liaison psychiatry: defining
needs and planning services' and is planned as a practical guide to
the development of services for a range of specialist settings.
These include service in obstetrics, A&E, intensive care, pain
clinics and trauma services. In addition there is guidance on the
general principles of developing a case of need for services, and
working with purchasers or commissioners of health care.
The book will be of particular value
to clinicians seeking to develop services in these areas, and those
seeking evidence on the value of such services.


Features:
Practical guide to estimating needs and planning services for
aspects of general hospital psychiatry.Comprehensive assessment of evidence from the existing
literature.How best to make a case of needs to purchasers/commissioners of
health care.