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General practitioner referrals to a clinical child psychologist
British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
|May 10, 1986
Summary
General practitioners refer child behavior, emotional, and functional problems to clinical child psychologists. This analysis details common referral issues and their assessment and management principles.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Community Mental Health
- Pediatric Behavioral Health
Background:
- General practitioners (GPs) are often the first point of contact for children with psychological issues.
- Understanding referral patterns from GPs to clinical child psychologists is crucial for service planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the types of problems referred by GPs to a community-based clinical child psychologist.
- To illustrate assessment and management principles for common childhood psychological issues.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of general practitioner referrals to a clinical child psychologist.
- Categorization of referred problems into behavior problems, emotional disturbances, and disorders of function.
Main Results:
- Referrals encompass a range of child psychological issues, including behavioral, emotional, and functional disorders.
- Specific examples illustrate assessment and management strategies for each category.
Conclusions:
- GPs refer diverse psychological issues in children to community-based specialists.
- Effective assessment and management protocols are essential for addressing these referrals.