Psychiatry is not a separate specialty—every patient has a psychological component. Discover how psychiatric expertise improves outcomes across medicine, surgery, pediatrics, oncology, and more.
Consultation-Liaison (CL) Psychiatry is the interface between psychiatry and other medical specialties. Many patients presenting to medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and other specialties have significant psychological components to their conditions—or develop mental health challenges as a result of their medical illness.
Based on clinical experience and AIIMS training, Dr. Sidharth Sood brings specialized expertise in recognizing and managing psychiatric aspects of medical patients, improving diagnostic accuracy, treatment adherence, and clinical outcomes.
"Psychiatry improves outcomes. When we address the psychological component of medical illness, patients recover better, comply with treatment, and experience improved quality of life."
— Dr. Sidharth Sood, DM Addiction Psychiatry, AIIMS New Delhi
Unexplained symptoms, health anxiety, depression in chronic disease management
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Learn more →Functional symptoms, medically unexplained symptoms, adjustment to disability
Learn more →Anxiety after diagnosis, depression, fear of recurrence, treatment adherence
Learn more →Substance use disorder across medical specialties, co-occurring conditions
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Learn more →Brain-gut axis, IBS, functional GI disorders, stress-related symptoms
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Learn more →Addressing psychological factors leads to better recovery, reduced hospital stays, and improved long-term prognosis.
Distinguishing between organic and functional symptoms prevents unnecessary tests and healthcare costs.
When patients understand the psychological component of illness, they engage better with treatment plans.
Managing both physical and mental health leads to holistic recovery and greater patient satisfaction.
For psychiatric evaluation of medical patients or specialized consultation-liaison care, contact our clinic.
DM Addiction Psychiatry, AIIMS New Delhi
Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Consultation-Liaison Expert