OBJECTIVE: To assist psychiatrists who work closely with general practitioners (GPs) at the primary/secondary care interface. CONCLUSION: The role of primary care psychiatrists can be enhanced by a sound appreciation of the general practice context, knowledge of the local mental health services and an understanding of the educational and clinical support needs of GPs.
OBJECTIVE: To assist psychiatrists who work closely with general practitioners (GPs) at the primary/secondary care interface. CONCLUSION: The role of primary care psychiatrists can be enhanced by a sound appreciation of the general practice context, knowledge of the local mental health services and an understanding of the educational and clinical support needs of GPs.
Authors: Brittany Harding; Colleen Webber; Lucia Rühland; Nancy Dalgarno; Christine Armour; Richard Birtwhistle; Glenn Brown; June C Carroll; Michael Flavin; Susan P Phillips; Jennifer J MacKenzie Journal: BMC Med Educ Date: 2019-06-11 Impact factor: 2.463