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What are some of the main benefits of integrated health models? How
do integrated health care models allow for treatment of clients in a
more holistic manner?
Hello class and professor,
The United States does not currently focus on integrated health care models,
but is slowly moving towards them. One version of this model is the PCMH,
or Patient- Centered Medical Home, which focuses on giving the best quality
care while being cost-efficient for the patient. According to Melchert, the
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality says the PCMH is a model that is
comprehensive, patient- centered, coordinated, accessible, and relies on safety
and quality (Melchert, 2015). I believe that all of these would be benefits
because I feel like the United States lacks health care that is all of those;
however, I understand that many people will say that it could take away from
the insurance market or that it would "make us a communist country".
After reading the article by Melchert, I believe that integrated health care
models provide a more holistic form of care because of the level of
communication and interaction that the professionals have. The article
describes the spectrum of health care models and the major difference is
that level of communication and teamwork that the professionals have, and
by a behavioral health professional being part of the team it makes for an
easier flow of treatment and understanding between all parties.
Source:
Melchert, T. P. (2015). Integrating behavioral health care into primary health
care. In Biopsychosocial practice: A science-based framework for
behavioral health care. (pp. 275–284). American Psychological Association.
https://doi- org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/14441-014
What are some of the main benefits of integrated health models? How
do integrated health care models allow for treatment of clients in a
more holistic manner?
Hello class and professor,
The United States does not currently focus on integrated health care models,
but is slowly moving towards them. One version of this model is the PCMH,
or Patient- Centered Medical Home, which focuses on giving the best quality
care while being cost-efficient for the patient. According to Melchert, the
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality says the PCMH is a model that is
comprehensive, patient- centered, coordinated, accessible, and relies on safety
and quality (Melchert, 2015). I believe that all of these would be benefits
because I feel like the United States lacks health care that is all of those;
however, I understand that many people will say that it could take away from
the insurance market or that it would "make us a communist country".
After reading the article by Melchert, I believe that integrated health care
models provide a more holistic form of care because of the level of
communication and interaction that the professionals have. The article
describes the spectrum of health care models and the major difference is
that level of communication and teamwork that the professionals have, and
by a behavioral health professional being part of the team it makes for an
easier flow of treatment and understanding between all parties.
Source:
Melchert, T. P. (2015). Integrating behavioral health care into primary health
care. In Biopsychosocial practice: A science-based framework for
behavioral health care. (pp. 275–284). American Psychological Association.
https://doi- org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/14441-014
