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Psychiatric Bulletin (2005) 29: 262-265. doi: 10.1192/pb.29.7.262
© 2005 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Psychiatric Bulletin (2005) 29: 262-265
© 2005 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

All things to all people: what referrers want from their child and adolescent mental health service

Rob Potter, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Brynffynnon Child and Family Clinic, Merthyr Road, Pontypridd CF37 4DD (Tel: 01443 480540, Fax: 01443 480535)

Kate Langley, Research Psychologist

Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff

Divya Sakhuja, Staff Grade Doctor

Brynffynnon Child and Family Clinic, Pontypridd

Declaration of interest

None.

AIMS AND METHOD

This study aimed to assess how referrers to specialist child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) wanted priorities to be determined. Postal questionnaires were sent to practitioners referring to the service in the Bridgend district.

RESULTS

Nearly three-quarters of the questionnaires were returned (n=184).

There was wide variation between professional groups in the priority attributed to different presenting problems, their modification by ‘contextual factors’ and acceptable waiting times for the service. Mental disorder, self-harm, child abuse and complex cases require greatest priority.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

Needs of referrers must be considered when deciding priorities for specialist CAMHS, however diverse these appear. If youth mental health needs are to be addressed, better communication between services, and clearer definition of the role of specialist CAMHS is imperative.






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