Psychiatric consultation for physically ill children
Robinson, L.H.
Primary Care 3(3): 563-575
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0095-4543 PMID: 1049138 Document Number: 109426
In addition to age-appropriate information about his physical condition and its treatment, the child needs help with the feelings associated with being ill or injured. If the feelings are so powerful that a state of despair exists, or are strongly defended against with self-defeating and unresponsive behavior, consultation with the child psychiatrist should be requested.