Characteristics of Family Physicians Practicing Collaboratively With Behavioral Health Professionals

Sebastian T. Tong; Zachary J. Morgan; Kari A. Stephens; Andrew Bazemore; Lars E. Peterson

doi:10.1370/afm.2947

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Jaisingh Rajput and Prajakta Rajput

Published on: 31 December 2023

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Jaisingh Rajput, Family Medicine physician MD, ABFM
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Prajakta Rajput, Family Physician MD.
Positive points
1.The article addresses a crucial aspect of healthcare by emphasizing the positive impact of integrating behavioral health into primary care. This is particularly relevant given the growing recognition of the interplay between mental and physical health.
2.The use of data from the American Board of Family Medicine continuing certificate examination registration questionnaire responses spanning 2017-2021 provides a real-world perspective on the characteristics of family physicians collaborating with behavioral health professionals.
3. The 100% response rate from 25,222 family physicians enhances the reliability and representativeness of the findings, contributing to the credibility of the study.
4. The identification of lower collaboration rates in independently owned practices and in the South offers actionable insights for targeted interventions, potentially improving integrated behavioral health care in these specific contexts.

Negative points
1. While the article highlights the characteristics of family physicians collaborating with behavioral health professionals, it lacks in-depth exploration of the specific collaborative models employed. Understanding the nature of collaboration could provide more nuanced insights for effective implementation.
2.The article points out lower collaboration rates in the South, but a more detailed regional breakdown and consideration of various socio-economic factors impacting co...
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Positive points
1.The article addresses a crucial aspect of healthcare by emphasizing the positive impact of integrating behavioral health into primary care. This is particularly relevant given the growing recognition of the interplay between mental and physical health.
2.The use of data from the American Board of Family Medicine continuing certificate examination registration questionnaire responses spanning 2017-2021 provides a real-world perspective on the characteristics of family physicians collaborating with behavioral health professionals.
3. The 100% response rate from 25,222 family physicians enhances the reliability and representativeness of the findings, contributing to the credibility of the study.
4. The identification of lower collaboration rates in independently owned practices and in the South offers actionable insights for targeted interventions, potentially improving integrated behavioral health care in these specific contexts.

Negative points
1. While the article highlights the characteristics of family physicians collaborating with behavioral health professionals, it lacks in-depth exploration of the specific collaborative models employed. Understanding the nature of collaboration could provide more nuanced insights for effective implementation.
2.The article points out lower collaboration rates in the South, but a more detailed regional breakdown and consideration of various socio-economic factors impacting collaboration could enhance the understanding of the regional disparities.
3.The study uses data spanning 2017-2021, but the evolving landscape of healthcare and changes in policies during this period may influence collaborative practices. A discussion on the potential impact of temporal changes could strengthen the article's contextualization.
4. While the article mentions improved patient health outcomes with integrated behavioral health, it lacks specific metrics or examples. Including concrete examples or metrics would strengthen the evidence supporting the positive impact on patient health.
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Competing Interests: None declared.