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Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine 3/2013

01-03-2013 | From the Editors' Desk

The Primary Care Behaviorist: A New Approach to Medical/Behavioral Integration

Authors: Mitchell D. Feldman, MD, MPhil, Saul Feldman, DPA

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Issue 3/2013

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There is a growing belief in the value of integrating medical and behavioral health care, particularly for the management of depression. The Affordable Care Act endorses co-located, collaborative care, as do pilot programs funded by several foundations. Further, there is some evidence that depression is treated most effectively when primary care practitioners and behavioral health specialists collaborate. But it is not yet clear what is the best model for integration or co-location of behavioral and medical care. …
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Title
The Primary Care Behaviorist: A New Approach to Medical/Behavioral Integration
Authors
Mitchell D. Feldman, MD, MPhil
Saul Feldman, DPA
Publication date
01-03-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of General Internal Medicine / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-012-2330-z

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