Two cases show the benefit of advanced competency mental health GP training

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Two cases show the benefit of advanced competency mental health GP training

David Codyre

Wednesday 25 April 2018, 05:05 PM

A positive aspect is that our GPwSIs are now frequently consulted by GP colleagues

Primary mental health and addiction programmes have improved care for people with mild-to-moderate MHA needs, seen by GPs; however, there remains a group with moderate-to-severe, complex and, often, enduring MHA needs who still need to be seen in primary care

Key points Many MHA patients do not meet DHB criteria for specialist services but require a higher level of expertise to manage effectively.

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