Abstract
108 patients seen in psychiatric consultation while hospitalized for a medical illness were surveyed to ascertain their attitudes about the intervention. 78.2% accepted the consultation favorably and the majority believed that the experience was beneficial to themselves and helpful to their attending physicians. Individuals who were told beforehand that a consultation was requested were more likely to positively accept the consultation. Reaction to the consultation did not relate to psychiatric diagnosis or severity of medical illness.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 554-557 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Comprehensive Psychiatry |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health