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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Psychogastroenterology: a call for psychological input in Australian gastroenterology clinics |
Author: | Mikocka-Walus, A. Turnbull, D. Andrews, J. Moulding, N. Wilson, I. Holtmann, G. |
Citation: | Internal Medicine Journal, 2009; 39(2):127-130 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing Asia |
Issue Date: | 2009 |
ISSN: | 1444-0903 1445-5994 |
Statement of Responsibility: | A. Mikocka-Walus, D. Turnbull, J. M. Andrews, N. Moulding, I. Wilson and G. Holtmann |
Abstract: | Gastroenterologists should be able to refer patients directly to psychologists with full Medicare reimbursement. Psychological comorbidities are frequently seen in patients with gastrointestinal conditions. However, time pressure and lack of expertise in non-medical therapies of psychological problems prevent gastroenterologists from initiating psychological treatment although such treatment may improve patients' outcomes and reduce health-care utilization. Psychologists are needed as part of the multidisciplinary team in gastroenterology clinics in Australia to take the leading role in the psychological management of those patients by contributing to screening, faster diagnosis and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in particular. |
Keywords: | Humans Gastrointestinal Diseases Mental Disorders Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Neuropsychological Tests Gastroenterology Ambulatory Care Facilities Australia |
Description: | © 2009 The Authors |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2008.01862.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-5994.2008.01862.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Psychology publications |
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