Effects on Processes and Costs of Care Associated With the Addition of an Internist to an Inpatient Psychiatry Team
Psychiatric ServicesPublished 1 April 2005
Alan Rubin, Benjamin Littenberg, Robert C. Ross, Susan Wehry, Marilee K Jones
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Adding an internist to an inpatient psychiatric team is an effective way of improving care for this traditionally underserved population without increasing cost.
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Adding an internist to an inpatient psychiatric team is an effective way of improving care for this traditionally underserved population without increasing cost.
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