| Abstract: | Integrated care is the collaboration of behavioral health and medical professionals, often providing services to patients within the same primary care location. It is increasingly recognized as a promising strategy for increasing the quality of health care while decreasing costs. In this video, eight clinical vignettes are presented demonstrating how integrated care professionals work effectively to provide enhanced patient care. Topics demonstrated include: introducing primary care patients to the counseling process, conducting brief assessments, integrating motivational interviewing, brief solution-focused and positive psychotherapy counseling strategies, providing care to patients who experience chronic pain, consulting with a physician, and insuring quality assurance within the primary care setting. Introductions and summaries are provided with each vignette highlighting the major concepts introduced in each patient scenario. |
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