Integrated Care: Improving Coordination of Care Between Primary Care and Psychiatric Services

Authors

Eunice Fu, UVM College of MedicineFollow

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Date

2016

Abstract

The majority of the highest utilizers of medical care are affected by mental health issues, yet multiple studies have shown that PCPs have mixed success in recognition and management of mental illness on their own. An integrated model of primary and mental healthcare is ideal to increase acceptability and availability of mental health services. However, there is a growing body of research demonstrating high rates of dissatisfaction with primary-specialty communication. Northwestern Counseling and Support Services has implemented a new care coordination model to address barriers to collaboration in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. This project summarizes results of the 1-year evaluation of the model.

Clinical Site

Dr. Corrigan's Family Practice, Swanton, VT

Keywords

Vermont, integrated care, coordination of care, psychiatric services, primary-specialty, communication

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Disciplines

Medical Education | Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Fu, Eunice, "Integrated Care: Improving Coordination of Care Between Primary Care and Psychiatric Services" (2016). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 120.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/120