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Table 1 Systemic factors possibly influencing referrals to CLP

From: Why are hospital doctors not referring to Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry? – a systemic review

Systemic factors

Increase CLP referral

1. Presence of dedicated CLP Service [3033, 35]

2. Active engagement of CLP consultant [35]

3. Collaborative screening of inpatients [34]

Decrease CLP referral

1. Lack of detailed suicide prevention strategy [36, 37]

2. Poor CLP communication [32]

Unclear influence

1. Work pressure [38]

2. Presence of mental health nurse [39]