Establishing a collaborative service model for primary mental health care

Med J Aust. 1998 Feb 16;168(4):162-5. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1998.tb126770.x.

Abstract

A collaborative project between general practitioners and mental health services, which links a consultation-liaison model with shared care, was piloted with success. This article provides a broad overview of the service model and the stages in its development.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Community Mental Health Services / economics
  • Community Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Family Practice / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / therapy
  • Models, Organizational
  • Pilot Projects
  • Psychiatry / organization & administration*
  • Referral and Consultation / organization & administration
  • Victoria