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Psychiatric Bulletin (2003) 27: 339-341. doi: 10.1192/pb.27.9.339
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Psychiatric Bulletin (2003) 27: 339-341
© 2003 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

Liaison psychiatry continues to expand: developing services in the British Isles

Geraldine Swift, Specialist Registrar in General Adult Psychiatry

The Red House Psychotherapy Service, 78 Manchester Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 5FG

Else Guthrie, Professor of Psychological Medicine

School of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, University of Manchester

AIMS AND METHOD

A postalsurvey ofconsultantsin liaison psychiatry was carried out in the spring of 2002 to document the current state of liaison psychiatry in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Information was collected on post specifications, clinical organisation and plans for further local development.

RESULTS

Ninety-three liaison consultants were identified. Seventy-seven posts were full-time or half-time, compared with 43 such posts in 1996. During the same time period, specialist registrar training posts have doubled from 30 to 61. A third of respondents anticipated further consultant posts in their region.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

Despite the increase in the number of liaison consultants since 1996, the numbers still fall below that recommended by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Liaison consultants need to improve links with primary care and continue to develop specialised services to demonstrate the qualitative and financial benefits that liaison psychiatry has to offer to a wide range of patients.




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