Making the time count: Optimising referrals from general practice for mental health treatment

Wei May Su, Kay Wilhelm

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Abstract

Some important aspects for GPs to consider when making mental health referrals include engaging the patient in preparing for the consultation, clarifying the expected outcomes and ensuring these expectations are realistic, providing short-term strategies and navigating treatment and other management options.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12-17
Number of pages6
JournalMedicine Today
Volume25
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2024
Externally publishedYes

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