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Definition of Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry | Brief History | Need for Psychiatric Services in Inpatient Pediatrics | Models of Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry | Assessment and Management | General Considerations for Psychotropic Medication Management | Summary and Future Considerations | References

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In this chapter, we review the traditional field of pediatric consultation-liaison (CL) psychiatry, including its history, clinical practice models, scope of interventions, and pharmacological considerations in treating medically ill children. We also introduce novel initiatives in proactive consultation and recommendations for future directions.

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