By Loren Ledin the Ventura County Star. Parental pressure and the high school coach. This is a true story and should be a required reading for all parents. Every parent wants their son to play college baseball and get an athletic scholarship, but some simply go too far.
consultation-liaison provision of psychiatric services at the request of another health professional, often for physically ill patients in a nonpsychiatric hospital.
No, the Hospital's Ethics Committee does not decide for you or direct medical care. A consult can, however, help everyone involved to better understand ethical issues and questions and to reach consensus on the best course of action.