Objective: This study was designed to survey a different model of working as a consultant in a child and adolescent mental health service to address the problem of a long waiting list.
Methods: A log of referrals was kept from date of entry and when patient were seen
Results: The main outcome was in reducing the waiting time from 22 weeks to 8.4 weeks.
Conclusions: The clinical implication is for consultants to consider using a consultation model in child and adolescent mental health services.
