She said the expansion of clinics means that more individuals can access mental health care without the barriers often associated with such specialised services. Patients can easily receive timely assessments and interventions, reducing wait times and improving quality of care. Dr Abdullah added that this expansion is a crucial step in our mission to provide accessible and comprehensive healthcare services. By integrating psychiatry into our primary care clinics, we are not only improving access to mental health services but, ensuring that our patients receive the care they deserve.
She also noted that the partnership between PHCC and HMC Mental Health Service has been instrumental in facilitating this expansion, ensuring that patients have greater access to essential services. Chairman of Psychiatry at HMC Dr Majid Al Abdulla emphasised the importance of this initiative, stating that not only is this expansion a benefit to patients, it provides HMC with the opportunity to complete the redevelopment of their Hospital in Salwa Road.
