Diagnostic Agreement and Concordance Between Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Non-Psychiatric (Medical and Surgical) Doctors: Changes Within Junior Doctor’s Terms

Summary

This study explores how well junior doctors agree with psychiatric teams on diagnosing mental health conditions in hospital settings. While there was improvement in diagnosing depression as junior doctors gained experience, overall agreement remained low. Delirium, however, was consistently diagnosed well. The findings suggest the need for continued education and collaboration between psychiatric and non-psychiatric teams to improve patient care.