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Responsibilities of Consultants in Child, Family and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Personal View

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Christopher J. Wardle*
Affiliation:
Child, Family and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic, Exeter; Dryden Clinic, Exeter
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This paper discusses the special problems of consultants' responsibilities in child and adolescent psychiatry, following the College memorandum (Bulletin, September 1977, pp 4–7). In particular consideration is given to the implications of consultants working in multidisciplinary teams and attached to clinics, residential homes and schools administered by the Local Authority. Ever since 1927, when Emanuel Miller opened the East London Child Guidance Clinic, a multidisciplinary team approach has been the elected method for dealing with psychiatric problems of children and their families.

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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1978

References

The Functions of a Medical Director of a Child Psychiatry (Child Guidance) Clinic. Journal of Mental Science Supplement, November 1961.Google Scholar
General Medical Council (May 1977) Professional Conduct and Discipline.Google Scholar
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