Psychiatric interdisciplinary consultation and units of psychiatric internment in Brazil: a literature survey

This is a literature survey that has analyzed published experiences of psychiatric interconsultation and units of psychiatric internment in a general hospital (UIPHG) in Brazil in the last 10 years. We found only a small number of papers which emphasize medical care. Consultancy and interconsultatio...

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Main Authors: Naiara Gajo Silva, Alice Guimarães Bottaro de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Universitário São Camilo 2010-04-01
Series:O Mundo da Saúde
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Online Access:https://revistamundodasaude.emnuvens.com.br/mundodasaude/article/view/631
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Summary:This is a literature survey that has analyzed published experiences of psychiatric interconsultation and units of psychiatric internment in a general hospital (UIPHG) in Brazil in the last 10 years. We found only a small number of papers which emphasize medical care. Consultancy and interconsultations are presented in different ways. The UIPHG is in a process of consolidation in the country and still they face resistance. Psychiatric interconsultation and the UIPHG are alternatives for improving assistance in mental health, and it is advisable that nurses explore this field.
ISSN:0104-7809
1980-3990