Undervalued and overlooked: the importance of private space in liaison psychiatry.

SUMMARY: Access to private space for psychiatric assessments is crucial to facilitate the effective gathering of salient information while preserving the dignity of patients. In this article, we discuss the current availability of private space for liaison psychiatry services on in-patient wards in general hospitals and reflect on how this affects communication with patients. Additionally, we propose solutions for healthcare trusts in addressing this issue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]