As a healthcare professional, it is important to understand that physicians cannot meet all the behavioral health needs of their patients alone. A team-based approach that integrates behavioral health services into a practice is usually more effective. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate how your practice currently identifies and cares for patients who need behavioral health care.
One way to better serve those in need of behavioral health care is by engaging the assistance of behavioral health clinicians in your practice. This can include embedded behavioral health specialists, diabetes educators, psychiatrists, psychologists, or social workers. By implementing these experts into your practice, you can provide more comprehensive care to your patients and ensure that they receive the support they need to manage their mental and emotional well-being.
To stay up to date on practice innovations and enhance your patient care, consider subscribing to AMA STEPS Forward®. This collection of engaging and interactive educational content is designed to help healthcare professionals put the joy back into medicine. With AMA membership, you will have access to a range of benefits, including free access to JAMA Network™, continuing medical education (CME) opportunities, insurance savings, and the ability to advocate for physicians and their patients’ rights.
In conclusion, by taking a team-based approach and engaging the assistance of behavioral health clinicians in your practice, you can better serve those in need of behavioral health care. Stay informed with the latest practices and resources by subscribing to AMA STEPS Forward® and make a positive impact on your practice and the healthcare field.