The role of the psychiatrist in learning disability: How it is perceived by the general practitioner
This study assessed, by postal questionnaire, how the role of the psychiatrist in learning disability is perceived by general practitioners. One hundred and forty-six GPs were questioned on various aspects of assessment and management that the psychiatrist in learning disability might be involved wi...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Psychiatric bulletin of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 1994-04, Vol.18 (4), p.205-206 |
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Zusammenfassung: | This study assessed, by postal questionnaire, how the role of the psychiatrist in learning disability is perceived by general practitioners. One hundred and forty-six GPs were questioned on various aspects of assessment and management that the psychiatrist in learning disability might be involved with; 43.5% of questionnaires were returned. The results indicated that confusion continues. The psychiatrist was perceived as having a global role in the care of this group of patients with lack of knowledge of community teams for learning disability being evident. Further education at a primary care level is indicated. |
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ISSN: | 1758-3209 0955-6036 1758-3217 1472-1473 |
DOI: | 10.1192/pb.18.4.205 |