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Common reasons for psychiatric consultation

Springer International Publishing, (2015), 27-38
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-11005-9_4
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Abstract

The evaluation and immediate management of the most common reasons for psychiatric consultation are discussed. They are: Depression, suicidal ideation/attempt, altered states of consciousness, anxiety and agitation, psychotic symptoms, suspected psychogenic symptom, addiction and pain problems, and patient behavior generating srong feelings in staff.

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Leigh, H. (2015). Common reasons for psychiatric consultation. In Handbook of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Second Edition (pp. 27–38). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-11005-9_4

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