Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context 2-1-1 is a designated phone help line in Canada and the US that provides referrals for individuals to local government and community-based services for a wide variety of needs, including social, health care, and mental health services.

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Referral Mental Health Finance Community 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Significant differences were seen in patient demographics, fees, and referral patterns amongst boutique clinic practices compared to Toronto Central LHIN and Ontario physicians. Comparatively, physicians in general practice were more likely to see patients for mental health, chronic disease, and preventive care.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results Participants were females (72%), >65 years (28%), Francophone (40%), < university degree (66%), not working (77%) and reported mental health, healthy lifestyle and social/financial related needs. ARC: All (N=17) participants used navigation.

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Patients Community Patient-Centered Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Early identification and intervention in behavioral aspects of chronic diseases leads to improved function with decreased healthcare utilization, yet we know little about referral patterns for behavioral support of chronic disease. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

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Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Three PC practices that routinely serve adolescents were selected: 2 urban practices (1 Family Medicine [FM] and 1 Pediatric [PED]) and 1 rural combined FM/PED practice. For patients screened positive, chart reviews were conducted and the number of referrals to SUD Clinic was tracked. Design: Convenience survey design.

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Primary Care Screening Referral Wellness Visit 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) disproportionately impacts persons with substance use and mental health disorders within the United States. Intervention: Patient navigation program to specialist treatment from primary care with additional referral to behavioral health services.

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Behavioral Health Services Primary Care Patients Healthcare 130

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Physicians often neglect their own mental health for a variety of reasons, tuning in late to the need is just one factor. I like to encourage all physicians to have their own doctor that they could bring this up to for referral to therapist. It may be that you are needing professional help.

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IT Patient-Centered Physicals Medical Student 130