Engelsk titel: Consultation-liaison psychiatry – steps towards integration of physical and mental health care
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Författare:
Wahlström, Lars
Email: lars.wahlstrom@sll.se
Språk: Swe
Antal referenser: 38
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 18120004
Sammanfattning
The evidence for the clinical and economical effectiveness of consultation-liaison psychiatry has increased considerably in recent years. However, the development of consultation-liaison psychiatry services in Sweden is lagging behind other countries. Therefore, this article outlines the current state of service development, the potentials of consultation-liaison psychiatry, and the prerequisites for change. Politicians, commissioners and important stakeholders have to realize the potential of a better integration of psychological and physical medicine if the vision of a person-centred and equal care is going to be realised.