Potvin J
Can Ment Health. 1988 Jun-Sep;36(2-3):2-4.
"Centres d'accueil" (reception centres) for the aged will be required to become increasingly involved with seniors presenting psychological or psychiatric problems, because of both the increase in life expectancy and the philosophy of avoiding the institutionalization of such seniors in psychiatric settings. One of the activities of the consulting psychiatrist is to meet the patient to establish a diagnosis and suggest treatment; however, the support of the care-giving team is the consultant's primary concern. The psychogeriatric consultant makes a rapid, on-site decision on suitable treatment for the patient, thus avoiding a potentially upsetting transfer. In addition, the consultant encourages active involvement by staff in the management of the psychiatric problem.
由于预期寿命的增加以及避免将此类老年人安置在精神病院的理念，老年“接待中心”将需要越来越多地参与到有心理或精神问题的老年人的护理中。咨询精神科医生的活动之一是与患者会面以进行诊断并建议治疗；然而，护理团队的支持是顾问最主要关心的问题。老年精神科顾问会迅速在现场为患者做出合适治疗的决定，从而避免可能令人不安的转院。此外，顾问鼓励工作人员积极参与精神问题的管理。
