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Waikato DHB - Consultation - Liaison Psychiatry
Mental Health & Addictions Service
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Programmes
Consultation - Liaison Psychiatry
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Child, Youth, Adult, Older adult
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Entry criteria:
- Those in the general hospital who are existing patients / clients of Mental Health & Addiction Service (MH&AS) or
- General hospital inpatients and those attending ED who may have a psychiatric disorder or
- Those attending campus outpatient clinics that require specialist Consultation liaison services e.g. Pain clinic, Renal dialysis, Rheumatology, Neurology.
Description
The service provides specialist assessment, advice and information for hospital departments during normal working hours. Assessments are prioritised for ED and inpatients.
When required, CL assesses and reviews patients in the general hospital who require specialist mental health service (not solely restricted to adults) and who meet entry criteria.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Fees
No fees apply
Website
Contact Details
Waikato Hospital
Waikato
Phone
DDI: (07) 858 0924 Internal: Ext 94924
Fax
(07) 858 0926
Email
Website
Patient Enquiries (07) 839 8666
Patient Enquiries if outside New Zealand +64 7 839 8666 or email dutymgr@waikatodhb.health.nz
Emergency Department: Open 24 hours / 7 days, Phone (07) 839 8899
Waikato Hospital
Pembroke Street
Hamilton 3204
Street Address
Waikato Hospital
Pembroke Street
Hamilton 3204
Postal Address
Pembroke Street
Private Bag 3200
Hamilton 3240
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This page was last updated at 10:13AM on November 26, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Waikato DHB - Consultation - Liaison Psychiatry.