Research work · 1978

Child Psychiatric Consultation in Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Abstract

The results of a three-month study of the incidence of child psychiatric consultation requests in three different locations (emergency room, primary care center, and pediatric wards) within a pediatric service in a teaching hospital are reported here. Future trends and roles for child psychiatry and pediatric collaboration are discussed.

DOI: 10.1542/peds.62.3.359