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Developing a mental health triage service in primary care

Authors :
Sawyer, Simon
Source :
Nursing Times. Dec 4, 2007, Vol. 103 Issue 49, 28-29
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A study to examine the benefits of triage clinics at primary care level for patients with mental health problems is conducted. Results reveal that through the new service patients received better care and regular consultations at primary care level itself rather than being referred to specialist services.

Subjects

Subjects :
Psychiatric personnel -- Practice
Psychiatric services -- Evaluation
Psychotherapy patients -- Care and treatment
Triage (Medicine) -- Evaluation
Health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09547762
Volume :
103
Issue :
49
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nursing Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.172969152

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