Citation

Donnan AE, Hetzel BS, Oliver RG. Aust. N. Zeal. J. Psychiatry 1977; 11(2): 133-135.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

269723

Abstract

In response to the very large number of patients presenting at the Casualty Department of the Alfred Hospital, Melbouren, following suicidal acts, a Psycho-Social Assessment Clinic employing a crisis intervention model was established in 1970. This communication outlines the structure and functions of the Clinic, describes 100 consecutive new patients seen over a four month period in 1974 and emphasises the benefits to both patients and hospital arising from the operation of such a Clinic.

Language: en