Applying the Integrated Care Approach: Core-Module 3

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This document is part of a module on applying the integrated care approach in a primary care setting. It focuses on the consultation role of assessing psychiatric presentations in primary care. The module highlights the importance of using valid behavioral health measures as tools for assessment, especially in differentiating mental health disorders from distress. The document also discusses the unique challenges and considerations in diagnosing mental health disorders in a primary care setting, where patients often present with physical symptoms that can be linked to mental health conditions. It emphasizes the need for psychiatric consultants to work effectively with the primary care team and to develop an understanding of the strengths and limitations of each team member. The use of structured assessments, differential diagnosis, and follow-up tools is discussed, as well as the role of behavioral health measures in measuring treatment response. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of building trust and communication within the collaborative care team.

Keywords

integrated care approach

primary care setting

consultation role

valid behavioral health measures

mental health disorders

diagnosing mental health

physical symptoms

psychiatric consultants

structured assessments

collaborative care team