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General practitioner as psychotherapist

G Andrews, H Brodaty

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |December 13, 1980
    PubMed
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    General practitioners can effectively manage patient emotional problems. Training general practitioners in psychological therapies offers a cost-effective, integrated approach superior to fragmented care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Primary Care Medicine
    • Psychology
    • Medical Education

    Background:

    • Emotional problems are prevalent in primary care settings.
    • Current management of psychological disorders in general practice is often fragmented.
    • General practitioners (GPs) require enhanced skills to address patients' emotional needs effectively.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate the importance of GPs addressing patients' emotional problems.
    • To present evidence on the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of GPs managing psychological disorders.
    • To propose a training model for GPs in psychological therapies.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of evidence on GP management of emotional disorders.
    • Presentation of a proposed integrated training model for GPs.

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  • Discussion of the benefits of an integrated approach over fragmented care.

    • Main Results:

    • Evidence supports the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of GPs developing skills in managing emotional problems.
    • An integrated training model enhances GPs' capabilities in counselling, interviewing, and psychological therapies.
    • Integrated care models show potential for superior patient outcomes compared to fragmented approaches.

    Conclusions:

    • GPs play a crucial role in managing patients' emotional health.
    • Training GPs in psychological therapies is feasible, cost-effective, and improves patient care.
    • An integrated approach to psychological healthcare in primary care settings is recommended for better results.