Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry

Liaison psychiatry deals with the interface between physical and psychological health; providing psychiatric treatment to patients attending general hospitals, whether they attend out-patient clinics, accident and emergency departments, or are admitted to in-patient wards.

Liaison psychiatry is a GMC recognised subspecialty of general adult and old age psychiatry.

Notice of election 2025

There will be vacancies on the Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry Executive Committee in 2025 for a Chair, Vice Chair and seven elected Executive Committee Members. All the information you need to stand for election is on the Faculty elections webpage including access to an online nomination form. The deadline for nominations is noon on 17 January 2025.

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What it's like to be a liaison psychiatrist

The clinical content of liaison psychiatry practice is complex and every day brings a new challenge.

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