Working with the primary care physician

Author(s): Solnit, A. J.

Journal/Book: Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin. 1998; 7: Independence Square West, Curtis Center, Ste 300, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3399. W B Saunders Co. 599.

Abstract: In this article, the authors illustrate a model of an effective ongoing and active collaboration among a group of pediatricians and child and adolescent psychiatrists. The; demonstrate how regular meetings and active collaborative interventions broadened each other's understanding and treatment of children. The close relationship, trust, and understanding that developed as a result of this project had a marked impact on the treatment provided by both types of specialist. The concept of the development ally ir;formed pediatrician is the basic tenet of this project, which continues to have important implications for the training and practice of today's pediatricians.

Note: Article Schowalter JE, Yale Univ, Sch Med, Yale Child Study Ctr, 230 S Frontage Rd, New Haven,CT 06520 USA

Keyword(s): PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE; CHILDREN; HEALTH; INPATIENTS

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