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Title

A model of supervision in mental health for general practitioners

Author(s)

Hodgins, Gene;  Judd, Fiona;  Kyrios, Michael;  Murray, Greg;  Cope, Andrew;  Sasse, Christina

Abstract

Objective: If general practitioners (GPs) are to provide effective ongoing care to patients with mental health difficulties, it is argued that they need access to effective supervision. This paper aims to describe a specific framework for the provision of supervision to GPs involved in mental health-related work in a rural area. Conclusions: An innovative model of supervision is currently being trialled with GP practices in the Bendigo area of country Victoria. It is essential for a formal supervision framework to be available for GPs in mental health, so that effective outcomes in primary mental health care are maximized, facilitating better support for GPs and better outcomes for patients with mental health difficulties.

Publication type

Journal article

Research centre

Swinburne University of Technology. School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Source

Australasian Psychiatry, Vol. 13, no. 2 (2005), pp. 185-189

Publication year

2005

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing Asia

Format

pp. 185-189

ISSN

1039-8562

Publisher URL

Australasian Psychiatry

Publisher URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1665.2005.02186.x

Peer reviewed