The Behavioral Health Consultation

Dr. Khatri covers the role of psychologists in the primary care settings, population-based healthcare, and the four C’s of primary care (First Contact, Continuity of Care, Comprehensive Care, and Coordinated Care). She describes the pace of the primary care environment including warm handoffs from medical personnel and curbside consults with patients, and some of the mistakes psychologists frequently make in the primary care environment. She discusses collaboration with medical personnel to encourage behavior change in patients.