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  • Title: [Liaison psychiatry--bridge between specialized fields].
    Author: Polo P, Pesonen T, Kaipia A, Kunnamo M, Ammälä AJ.
    Journal: Duodecim; 2012; 128(6):627-33. PubMed ID: 22506325.
    Abstract:
    Mental symptoms and illnesses are common in community health center and general hospital patients. Collaboration between psychiatric team and those responsible for somatic care is beneficial to the patient. Practical forms of collaboration include for instance consultation and group practice with the psychiatrist and the somatic physician. Timely consultations with a clearcut and comprehensive recommendations concerning the follow-up and medications are essential. Support for the personnel of the somatic ward by the psychiatric team should also be provided.
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