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Gastroenterologists’ Perceptions of Need and Availability of Psychiatric Services for Patients With Hepatitis C

Received June 16, 2006; revised September 15, 2006; accepted September 20, 2006. From the Dept. of Psychiatry, Univ. of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK. Send correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Ondria Gleason, Dept. of Psychiatry, Univ. of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 4502 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK 74135-2512. e-mail: ondria-gleason{at}ouhsc.edu
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The authors examined gastroenterologists’ perceptions of psychiatric comorbidity in hepatitis C, access to, and use of psychiatric services. An eight-item survey was mailed to gastroenterologists, with a total of 75 participating. Fifty-eight (77.3%) agreed with the statement "My patients with hepatitis C have significant rates of psychiatric and substance-abuse comorbidity." Less than half (41%) agreed or strongly agreed that "My patients with hepatitis C have adequate access to psychiatric consultation." However, only eight (11%) referred to a mental health provider. Gastroenterologists are aware of the need for psychiatric services for their hepatitis C patients, but few refer for it, and access may be limited.

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