Psychosomatics 29: 85-93, 1988
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© 1988 Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
Primary Care Physicians' Perceptions of Psychiatric Disorders and Treatment Approaches in Young and Middle-Aged Adult Patients
WAYNE D. MITCHELL PH.D.1, and
TROY L. THOMPSON II M.D.1
1 From the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Two hundred thirty-four primary care physicians were surveyed concerning psychiatric disorders observed, treated, or referred among young and middle-aged adult patients in their practices. Responses were analyzed by age of physician, specialty, type of practice, and location of practice. The problems for which referrals or consultations were typically sought varied primarily by specialty and setting. Treatments utilized differed mainly by age, specialty, and setting. Sources of consultation and referral most often used varied depending on the respondent's specialty, setting, and type of practice. The results suggest several areas of significant teaching opportunities for consultation-liaison psychiatrists with their primary care colleagues.
Submitted on January 5, 1987
Revised on June 8, 1987
Accepted on June 24, 1987
