Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry

Liaison psychiatry is the sub-specialty which provides psychiatric treatment to patients attending general hospitals, whether they attend out-patient clinics, accident & emergency departments or are admitted to in-patient wards. Therefore it deals with the interface between physical and psychological health. There is now abundant evidence that medical and surgical patients have a high prevalence of psychiatric disorder which can be effectively treated with psychological or pharmacological methods.

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Latest news and events

Course: Manchester Advanced Course in Liaison Psychiatry, 6 - 10 June 2011, Manchester - This intensive five-day course is suitable for Consultants, senior trainees in psychiatry and experienced liaison nurses. Emphasis is placed upon small group teaching and workshops.

News: No Health without Mental Health:campaign by RCPsych and the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges to strengthen both the provision of mental health care to people with physical illness, and the quality of phyisical healthcare provided to people with mental health problems.

News: The NHS Confederation has published a report "Healthy Mind, Healthy Body" arguing for Liaison Psychiatry services.

News: The Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN) is the newly established Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network run by the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI). It is open to all liaison services in the UK and Ireland. Its aim is to support liaison services to continually improve and develop at a suitable pace.

News: How liaison psychiatry services can transform quality and productivity in acute settings

News: The Moving Forwards: Pathways to Better Mental Health and Well-being' Report’