Physical examination performed by psychiatrists

International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 57-60

  Hodgson, Richard ^a   Adeyemo, Olubukola ^b  

^a Bradwell Hospital Site   (United Kingdom)

^b Harplands Hospital   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Hospital patient; Medical audit; Mental patient; Physical examination; Psychiatrist

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGITATION; ARTICLE; BLOOD EXAMINATION; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; FEMALE; HOSPITAL ADMISSION; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MEDICAL AUDIT; MENTAL PATIENT; PHYSICAL EXAMINATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROSPECTIVE STUDY; PSYCHIATRIST;

EID: 1542410114     PISSN: 13651501     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13651500310004830     Document Type: Article

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