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Integration of behavioral medicine in primary care
Michelle Anne Bholat1, Lara Ray, Matthew Brensilver
1UCLA Family Health Center, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA. mbholat@mednet.ucla.edu
Abstract:
The health care system in the United States is inefficient and there are many incentives for sustainable changes in the delivery of care. Incorporating behavioral medicine offers a wide range of opportunities. Within primary care settings, pain disorders, addiction, depression, and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent. Numerous chronic health conditions also require behavioral support for lifestyle change. These disorders are optimally managed through interdisciplinary collaborations that include a behavioral medicine component. This article discusses the effective integration of behavioral medicine within a primary care patient-centered medical home and describes the organizational planning and structure required for success.
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