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Consultation-liaison nursing: a personal reflection.

Gillian Van Der Watt1

  • 1School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.

Contemporary Nurse
|June 1, 2010
PubMed
Summary

This paper details the evolution and experiences of consultation-liaison nurses (CLN) in general hospitals. It highlights the importance of clinical supervision for mental health clinicians navigating demanding roles.

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Healthcare Delivery
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Consultation-liaison nursing (CLN) has a historical context within mental health services.
  • The CLN role has adapted to meet the specific needs of general hospital environments.
  • The emergency department setting has also influenced the CLN role's development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the professional journey of a senior mental health clinician in a general hospital.
  • To explore the evolving role of CLN in general and emergency hospital settings.
  • To promote interest and knowledge in the rapidly developing field of CLN internationally and in Australia.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative summary of a consultation-liaison nurse's career experiences.

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  • Historical overview of the consultation-liaison nursing field.
  • Discussion of the significance of clinical supervision for CLN.

    • Main Results:

    • The CLN role has become increasingly focused on general hospital patient needs.
    • Clinical supervision is crucial for practice improvement and managing emotional demands.
    • The CLN career is described as stimulating, challenging, and rewarding.

    Conclusions:

    • The CLN role is a vital and evolving specialty in mental health nursing.
    • Effective clinical supervision supports CLN in managing complex patient care and personal well-being.
    • Further exploration and interest in CLN are warranted due to its rapid international growth.