Emergency

Psychiatric/psychotherapeutic consultation hours

Mental health issues can affect anyone – often particularly when the body is already weakened. The psychiatric outpatient clinic at Zuger Kantonsspital supports patients in such situations. Our service combines psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care during an inpatient stay with outpatient consultations for the period afterwards.

+41 41 399 42 10psychiatrie@zgks.ch

What is a psychiatric and psychotherapeutic consultation?

During a psychiatric and psychotherapeutic consultation, specialists in psychiatry will assess how mental distress is affecting your health and work with you to tailor your treatment to your individual needs. The aim is to closely link mental and physical recovery, particularly where the two are interrelated.

Support during your stay in hospital

If a psychiatric assessment is required during an inpatient stay or in an acute emergency situation, the doctors in charge will consult our experienced consultant psychiatrist. This means you receive specialist psychiatric support right at your bedside, without having to travel anywhere else, and in close coordination with the treating team.

Outpatient follow-up care following a hospital stay

We also offer our patients outpatient psychiatric and psychotherapeutic consultations. This ensures that care continues seamlessly following an inpatient stay, in the same familiar surroundings. In this way, we avoid any gaps in treatment and continue to support you.

Services

  • Consultations with or without family members
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Supportive psychotherapy and behavioural therapy
  • Advice on medication-based therapies and complementary outpatient or inpatient psychiatric treatment options

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a psychiatric and psychotherapeutic consultation? 

During the consultation, specialists in psychiatry assess your mental health and work with you to tailor your treatment to your individual needs. At Zuger Kantonsspital, we take a holistic approach that combines mental and physical recovery.

When is a consultant psychiatrist called in? 

If a psychiatric assessment is required during an inpatient stay or in an acute emergency situation, the attending doctors will call in the consultant psychiatrist. You will receive support directly at your bedside.

Can I still use the outpatient consultation service after my hospital stay? 

Yes. The outpatient psychiatric and psychotherapeutic consultation service ensures seamless continuity of care following an inpatient stay – in the same, familiar surroundings.