The Case for Collaborative Care
Several years ago, a patient of mine was suffering from intrusive thoughts and associated rituals stemming from a case of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). One day, she took a significant risk and shared her distress with her primary care provider, who realized that she needed a behavioral health clinician (BHC). Fortunately, one was "embedded" at the same health care provider where I work—a concept that is gaining in popularity.
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