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Paediatric liaison service

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Jennie Black ,
Barry Wright ,
Christine Williams  and
Rob Smith
Jennie Black
Affiliation:
Bootham Park Hospital, York
Barry Wright*
Affiliation:
Lime Trees, Child and Adolescent and Family Unit, 31 Shipton Road, York YO3 6RE
Christine Williams
Affiliation:
Lime Trees, York
Rob Smith
Affiliation:
York District Hospital
*
∗ Correspondence
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Abstract

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Aims and method

To discuss the working of a new paediatric liaison service. To review paediatric referrals to a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) 21 months before and 21 months after the establishment of this service.

Results

One hundred and eighty-three children were discussed in the 21 months after the new service was set up. There was a rise in referral to CAMHS from 72 to 120. Non-attendance rates from paediatric referrals also rose. Likely reasons for these changes are discussed, and include an increase in referrals of children with somatisation.

Clinical implications

Interdisciplinary liaison appears to carry many advantages, but is likely to increase referral rates to the CAMHS. This has both clinical and resource implications.

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Original Papers
Information
Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 23 , Issue 9: The Journal of Trends in Psychiatric Practice , September 1999 , pp. 528 - 530
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Copyright
Copyright © 1999 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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