Primary care psychiatry: taking consultation–liaison psychiatry to the community

Grant Blashki Department of General Practice, School of Primary Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia; Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, De Crespigny Park, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]

Rob Selzer Primary Mental Health and Early Intervention Team, Alfred Psychiatry, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia

Fiona Judd Centre for Rural Mental Health, School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Monash University, Bendigo, Vic., Australia

Gene Hodgins Department of Psychology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., Australia

Lisa Ciechomski Department of General Practice, School of Primary Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia

Abstract

Objective: To assist psychiatrists who work closely with general practitioners (GPs) at the primary/secondary care interface.

Conclusion: The role of primary care psychiatrists can be enhanced by a sound appreciation of the general practice context, knowledge of the local mental health services and an understanding of the educational and clinical support needs of GPs.

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