Objective: To estimate the validity of the Hamilton Depression Scale (HDS) in a population of
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: Forty-nine patients …

Background: Many studies have addressed changes in psychiatric consultation variables,
but data from newly-opened hospitals is scarce. Thus, the aim of this study was to …

Objective: To review the value provided when health care systems independently manage
medical and psychiatric care. Method: The authors draw on data from the world literature …

Background Considering many patients receive care from general hospitals, these
healthcare institutions are uniquely situated to address mental and physical health needs …

In a study of 294 consecutive medical inpatients, the authors assessed a subsample of 157
patients for psychiatric diagnoses using an extensive semistructured interview, Schedules …

Background We describe the way psychiatric issues are addressed by inpatient medical
teams through analysis of discussions of patients with behavioral health concerns and …

Objective: Comorbid depressive episodes are common among general hospital inpatients.
However, existing evidence shows that depression is often poorly recognized in patients …

Background: There are a lot of studies on depressive disorders in a general hospital done
across the world, but no data from Russia on this subject was found in international …

Background: Treatment acceptance and motivation for psychotherapy of somatizing patients
in the general hospital is low. Methods: Patients (n= 91) fulfilling the criteria for somatization …

AIMS: To explore the experience of senior staff on acute medical wards using an established
inpatient liaison psychiatry service and obtain their views on clinically relevant performance …