Early psycho-social assessment of overdose patients in a casualty department

In response to the very large number of patients presenting at the Casualty Department of the Alfred Hospital, Melbouren, following suicidal acts, a Psycho-Social Assessment Clinic employing a crisis intervention model was established in 1970. This communication outlines the structure and functions...

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Published in:	Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 133
Main Authors:	Donnan, A E, Hetzel, B S, Oliver, R G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-06-1977
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Australia Child Emergency Services, Psychiatric Female Hospitals, General Humans Male Mental Health Services Middle Aged Poisoning - psychology Suicide, Attempted Australia
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Summary:	In response to the very large number of patients presenting at the Casualty Department of the Alfred Hospital, Melbouren, following suicidal acts, a Psycho-Social Assessment Clinic employing a crisis intervention model was established in 1970. This communication outlines the structure and functions of the Clinic, describes 100 consecutive new patients seen over a four month period in 1974 and emphasises the benefits to both patients and hospital arising from the operation of such a Clinic.
ISSN:	0004-8674
DOI:	10.3109/00048677709159550