Referral by Pediatricians of Children with Behavioral Health Disorders

A standard interview guide focused on behavioral health referral practices and communication patterns was developed and administered to 47 pediatricians in private practice. Results suggested that the most frequent reasons for referral to a mental health provider were diagnostic uncertainty, failure...

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 2005-05, Vol.44 (4), p.343-349
Main Authors: Williams, Jane, Palmes, Guy, Klinepeter, Kurt, Pulley, Anita, Foy, Jane Meschan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Attitude of Health Personnel
Behavior disorders
Child
Child Behavior Disorders
Communication
Female
Humans
Interviews
Male
Mental Disorders
Mental health care
Mental Health Services
Pediatrics
Practice Patterns, Physicians
Referral and Consultation
Referrals
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Summary:A standard interview guide focused on behavioral health referral practices and communication patterns was developed and administered to 47 pediatricians in private practice. Results suggested that the most frequent reasons for referral to a mental health provider were diagnostic uncertainty, failure to respond to treatment, presence of severe affective symptoms, and need for ongoing psychotherapy. Only a third of the providers indicated that their patients frequently followed through with recommendations to receive mental health care. More than half of the pediatricians wanted more information regarding their patients referred for mental health services, and they expressed a strong interest in colocation with a mental health provider.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/000992280504400410