title: Role of the clinical psychiatrist and psychologist in primary care medicine.
abstract: Both the clinical psychiatrist and clinical psychologist can be important adjuncts to the family practitioner in delivery of comprehensive health care services. Some general guidelines are offered for distinguishing between the two disciplines and knowing how and when to utilize their respective services.
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011570:Psychiatry; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011586:Psychology, Clinical; D012017:Referral and Consultation