title: Group therapy in family medicine. Part 2: establishing the group.
abstract: This paper is the second in a four-part series and describes some of the prerequisites necessary for the establishment of a therapy group in family medicine. In setting up a group, it is necessary to have group leadsers, a supervisor, patients, a suitable room, and time set aside for the purpose. Referral sources and criteria for referral are presented, as well as a description of patient characteristics. Factors leading to referral are discussed, and contraindications for referral considered.
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012017:Referral and Consultation