| Two HEADSSS are better than one - a biopsychosocial screening tool for use when treating other doctors. | |
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PMID: 20485722 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: This is the fourth article in a series exploring issues involved in treating other doctors. The first article discussed potential barriers faced by doctors when seeking medical care for themselves. The second article looked at strategies for minimising these barriers before the consultation takes place, and the third explored strategies for use during a consultation when the patient is another doctor. OBJECTIVE: In this article, a model for a biopsychosocial screening tool for use as a prompt when treating other doctors is discussed. DISCUSSION: Many of the challenges involved in doctors treating other doctors revolve around communication, not only what is said, but also what remains unsaid. It can be tempting for the treating doctor to collude with the patient doctor resulting in less than ideal medical care. Use of a biopsychosocial screening tool and normalising the process of asking questions on potentially sensitive topics can reduce the risk of collusion. |
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Authors:
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Hilton Koppe |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian family physician Volume: 39 ISSN: 0300-8495 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Fam Physician Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-20 Completed Date: 2010-10-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0326701 Medline TA: Aust Fam Physician Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 329-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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North Coast GP Training, and a general practitioner, Lennox Head, New South Wales, Australia. hiltonkoppe@optusnet.com.au |
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Attitude of Health Personnel* Communication Family Practice / methods* Female Humans Interprofessional Relations Male Physician-Patient Relations* Psychology Referral and Consultation Treatment Outcome |
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