[Quality development in Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatics].

Introduction: Quality or quality development and the corresponding regulations are becoming increasingly important in the Swiss healthcare system, in particular due to the link with aspects of permission for the provision of services and financing. In doing so, the focus is directed to varying degrees on structural, processual or outcome criteria. Specific quality aspects of the specialist area consultation-liaison psychiatry and psychosomatics (CLPP) are compiled and the indicators derived from them are grouped according to the quality criteria mentioned. There are numerous requirements, the implementation of which requires considerable efforts from the service providers, not least because of the shortage of specialists and limited financial resources. The requirements listed should be continuously evaluated and developed as well as sensibly anchored in regulation. Linking quality requirements with corresponding financial aspects within the framework of national tanning structures as well as national and cantonal permission regulations should be sought.