Richard J. Shaw, M.D.

Publication Details

• Practice patterns in pediatric consultation-liaison psychiatry: a national survey.

  Shaw RJ, Wamboldt M, Bursch B, Stuber M. Psychosomatics. 2006 Jan-Feb; 47 (1): 43-9

  The purpose of this survey was to describe the current status of pediatric consultation-liaison (C-L) services in the United States. A total of 144 pediatric C-L programs were surveyed, with a response rate of 33%. Financial and staffing constraints were cited as common problems; 61% of programs reported an increase in consultation requests over the past 5 years, however, 30% of services reported a decrease in funding. Collection rates for professional billings average 30%; 57% of services reported an increase in clinical service demands at the expense of teaching and liaison activities. Discussion includes recommendations based on the results of the survey.

  PubMedID: 16384806