Delirium is a condition that occurs commonly in older people. The rising elderly population means more cases of delir ium to manage, emphasising the need for capacitybuilding to manage this condition in hospitals, at home or in 24-hour residential care homes.
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Dr Annabel Price
Liaison psychiatrists provide mental health care to patients attending general hospitals, in outpatient clinics, accident and emergency departments and inpatient wards, bridging the gap between physical and psychological health. Many medical and surgical patients require psychiatric treatments and psychological therapies.
In her election statement to the college, Dr Price said: “This has been a hard year for us all, but the adaptability and creativity shown by our specialty has been astonishing and I’ve never been more proud to call myself a liaison psychiatrist.
“Being part of a team that brings together doctors, nurses, psychologists and experts by experience makes for an inclusive approach grounded in the real life of services. I will ensure that all aspects of faculty work continue to be driven by the pursuit of the highest standards of care for patients.”