[The burned patient: intervention by the liaison psychiatrist]

Patients suffering from burns, especially when they are extensive, benefit from specialized multidisciplinary care at the Lausanne University Hospital. In recent decades, major advances in medical research have made possible a significant reduction in morbidity and mortality. At the same time, the psychological needs of those patients have continued to increase, with the need for professional and individualized care. Intervention by the liaison psychiatrist face the challenge of integration within the complex somatic care.