RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Study of written communication between general practitioners and departments of child psychiatry JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners JO J R Coll Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 162 OP 163 VO 37 IS 297 A1 R. Kentish A1 P. Jenkins A1 B. Lask YR 1987 UL http://bjgp.org/content/37/297/162.abstract AB Previous studies have pointed to the general dissatisfaction with written communication between general practitioners and medical specialists, in terms of quality and usefulness to both groups. This study examined the letters of referral from general practitioners to two child psychiatry departments and the replies of the psychiatric staff, and looked at the information exchanged in the light of the needs of both groups. It was concluded that the requirements of both psychiatric staff and general practitioners were being met to a limited extent, but that there was room for improvementon both sides.