Consultation-liaison psychiatry in Trinidad and Tobago with reference to suicidal behavior
In. Maharajh, Hari D. ; Merrick, Joav. Social and cultural psychiatry experience from the Caribbean Region. New York, Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2010. p.201-209, tab, ilus, graf. (Health and human development).
Monography
in English
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Localization: TT5; WM 30.6, S6781 2010
ABSTRACT
Consultation-liaison psychiatry (C-LP) has been defined as the area of clinical psychiatry that encompasses clinical, teaching and research activities of psychiatrist and allied mental health professionals in the non psychiatric divisions of a general hospital. Over the years, consultation-liaison services have expanded to provide care in health care facilities other than the general hospital, such a community health clinics, rehabilitation centers, convalescent hospitals, nursing homes and doctors' private offices. The term Consultation-Liaisons reflects two interrelated roles of the consultant. Consultation refers to the provision of expert diagnostic opinion and advice on management regarding a patient's mental state and behavior at the request of another health professional. Liaison refers to a linking up of groups for the purpose of effective collaboration. The present chapter reviews how these roles are addressed in Trinidad and Tobago.
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MedCarib
Main subject:
Psychiatry
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Suicide
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Mental Health
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Mental Health Services
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
English Caribbean
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Trinidad and Tobago
Language:
English
Journal:
Health and human development
Year:
2010
Document type:
Monography
Institution/Affiliation country:
DM in Psychiatry/Trinidad and Tobago
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Department of Clinical Medical Sciences/Trinidad and Tobago
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Resident in Psychiatry/Canada