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Teaching behavioral medicine in a primary care setting. An integrated approach
M R Rosenberg1, S Hoffman-Wilde
1Primary Care Training Program, Providence Medical Center, Portland, Oregon 97213.
General Hospital Psychiatry
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Primary care physicians are increasingly managing psychosocial issues. This model integrates behavioral medicine education directly into primary care settings for better physician training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Primary Care Medicine
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Psychosocial complaint identification and management are crucial primary care functions.
- Residency programs are gradually integrating behavioral medicine training.
- Diverse teaching methods for behavioral medicine exist.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a model for fully integrating behavioral medicine education into primary care settings.
- To enhance the training of primary care physicians in managing psychosocial issues.
Main Methods:
- Describing a model of integrated behavioral medicine education.
- Focusing on practical application within a primary care environment.
Main Results:
- Successful integration of behavioral medicine education within a primary care setting.
- Potential for improved physician competency in psychosocial care.
Conclusions:
- Integrated models offer a viable approach to behavioral medicine training in primary care.
- This model can enhance the capacity of primary care physicians to address patient psychosocial needs.