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| GP management of psychological difficulties in later life | | Author(s) | Paula Weeple, Pauline Thomson |
| Journal title | Signpost, vol 9, no 3, February 2005 |
| Pages | pp 22-26 |
| Source | http://www.signpostjournal.org.uk |
| Keywords | Mental disorder ; Psychiatric treatment ; Referrals ; General practitioners ; Social surveys ; Edinburgh. |
| Annotation | This paper reports on a survey of a sub-group of general practitioners (GPs) in Edinburgh, investigating their current management of a range of psychological needs in older people, as well as their attitudes towards a psychological approach to treatment and knowledge of psychological services available. 55% of those contacted responded to the questionnaire. Results suggest that referral on to psychiatry or the Community Psychiatric Nursing service for mental health needs in older people was not uncommon. However, referral rate to psychology was low. Low referral rates appeared to be due to lack of awareness of services available, uncertainty regarding appropriate referral criteria and inaccurate beliefs regarding waiting times. The findings suggest that providing GPs with accurate information and education about the psychology service and management of older people's psychological needs may improve access for these individuals to the psychology service. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-050606201 A |
| Classmark | E: LP: L5R: QT6: 3F: 9SD |
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