Traditional child psychiatry cannot meet the heavy demands placed upon it for service, partly because of its anachronistic theoretical and clinical approaches. In an innovative multidisciplinary program the authors have attempted to overcome some of these problems by integrating mental health teams in the pediatric outpatient department, where the action is. It has been found that teaching and practise in both specialties are enhanced by this approach, and may have significant implications for training programs and clinical work.
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