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

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