Applying the Integrated Care Approach: Core-Module 4

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Module 4 of the Integrated Care Approach focuses on the consultant's role in treating psychiatric presentations in primary care settings. The module emphasizes the importance of adapting core psychiatric assessment skills to leverage psychiatric expertise in new ways. The consultant's role includes providing consultation, supporting team functioning, and providing education.<br /><br />The module highlights the concepts of measurement-based treatment to target and relapse prevention as important strategies for any psychiatric practice. It encourages consultants to consider how these concepts can be applied in their current practice, even if they are not part of a collaborative care team.<br /><br />The module discusses the different phases of treatment, including initiating treatment, follow-up care, and completion of treatment. It emphasizes the need for evidence-based treatment and the use of a broad range of treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy.<br /><br />The consultant is encouraged to work closely with the collaborative care team to shape the treatment plan over time. The module also emphasizes the importance of regular follow-up and measurement of treatment response to guide treatment adjustments.<br /><br />The module provides guidance on how to communicate treatment recommendations to the team, including through case review notes and curbside consultations. It also discusses the importance of relapse prevention planning and the role of the consultant in supporting team education and managing difficult patients.<br /><br />Overall, the module highlights the importance of an integrated and collaborative approach to treating psychiatric presentations in primary care settings, with the consultant playing a key role in guiding and supporting the team.

Keywords

Integrated Care Approach

psychiatric presentations

primary care settings

consultant's role

psychiatric assessment skills

measurement-based treatment

relapse prevention

evidence-based treatment

collaborative care team

treatment plan