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In the last 15 years of his life Dr Alexis Brook directed his interest in psychosomatic medicine towards the study of the relationship between emotions and eye problems. This paper describes the history of this work, and concentrates on Alexis's exploration of the feelings behind two eye problems that are prevalent in general practice: Blepharitis and watering eyes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP) services are particularly susceptible to heterogeneity, developing haphazardly in response to local interests and perceived need. This hampers the generalisability of comparisons between services in terms of service models, resource requirements and outcome data. The objective of this paper therefore is to chronicle the development of a method to meaningfully describe, map and compare different CLP services., Method: A review of the literature was followed by multiple site visits in both New Zealand and England, and an extended process of consultation and feedback., Results: Sixteen dimensions common to CLP services were extracted to create a multi-dimensional matrix (mMAX-LP) which had three broad clusters (structure, coverage and relationship with physical health services). The model was applied and discussed with the previously visited hospitals over the succeeding five years. Additionally, the matrix was tested, and its utility demonstrated during the planned reconfiguration of CLP services at a large teaching hospital in South Auckland, New Zealand by tracking the evolution of CLP services., Conclusions: mMAX-LP shows promise as a useful model for profiling and comparing CLP services; mapping their evolution over time; and sign-posting future service development.

The article informs that the 15th European Conference on Psychosomatic Research is scheduled to be held in Kensington, England between September 9-14, 1984. The main theme of the article will be "Psychosomatic Medicine Today: A Scientific Concept and an Urgent Need." The article provides information regarding submission of research papers. Contact details and procedure for registration for participation in the conference is provided in the article.

The article presents the announcement that the fifteenth European Conference on Psychosomatic Research will be held in Congress Centre at Town Hall of Royal Borough of Kensington, England, from September 9-14, 1984. The main theme of the conference will be "Psychosomatic Medicine Today: A Scientific Concept and an Urgent Need." Information regarding submission of papers and registration may be obtained from Conference Secretariat.

On November 15-16, 1976, the twentieth annual conference of the Society for Psychosomatic Research will he held at The Royal College of Physicians in London, England. The theme will be "The Psychosomatic Approach and Prevention of Disease." Further information can be had from M. J. Christie, department of psychiatry, St. Mary's Hospital Medical School.

The article presents information about a meeting. It announces that the third international congress of psychosomatic medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will be held from March 29 to April 2, 1971 in London, England.

The article informs about announcements of meetings and courses, to be held in the near future or those held in the past, as of the year 1971. The Third International Congress of Psychosomatic Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will be held on March 29, 30, and 31 and April 1 and 2, 1971 in London, England.

The article reports on the third International Congress of Psychosomatic Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology that will be held between March 29 and 31 and April 1 and 2, 1971 in London, England. The address for seeking more information on the meeting is also given.