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Psychiatrists in primary care: the general practitioner viewpoint.
1General Practice Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, Denmark Hill, London, England.
Family Practice
|June 1, 1988
Summary
General practitioners in the UK report improved patient care through integrated management. Establishing psychiatric liaison clinics in primary care enhances collaboration and continuity for patients.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- General Practice
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Psychiatrists in the UK are increasingly establishing outpatient clinics within primary care settings.
- These liaison-attachment clinics aim to improve accessibility and integration of mental health services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the perspectives of senior general practitioners (GPs) on psychiatric liaison clinics in primary care.
- To understand how these clinics impact the GP-specialist relationship and patient care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study reporting the views of senior general practitioners.
- Analysis of GP experiences with integrated management approaches facilitated by liaison clinics.
Main Results:
- The majority of GPs reported a significant positive alteration in their relationships with psychiatrists.
- GPs noted opportunities for involvement in integrated patient management.
- These changes were perceived to significantly improve the continuity of patient care.
Conclusions:
- Psychiatric liaison clinics in primary care foster stronger GP-specialist relationships.
- Integrated management approaches through these clinics enhance patient care continuity.
- The model shows promise for improving mental healthcare delivery in the UK.