Seeking solutions for mental health problems in general practice.
Mental health counsellors could provide one component of an integrated solution to the structural problems now inherent in the primary care of patients with mental health problems. Further training of general practitioners in interview and counselling skills is also essential.
Carr
V J
VJ
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, NSW. carr@medicine-nm2.newcastle.edu.au
Reid
A L
AL
D001315:Australia; D003376:Counseling; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education