Optimizing Electronic Consultation Between Primary Care Providers and Psychiatrists: Mixed-Methods Study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The use of electronic consultation (e-consult) between primary care providers (PCPs) and psychiatrists has potential, given the high prevalence of mental health issues in primary care and problematic access to specialist care. Utilization and uptake, however, appears to be lower than would be expected. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine actual utilization of e-consult between PCPs and psychiatrists and investigate the …

Authors

Hensel JM; Yang R; Rai M; Taylor VH

Journal

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Vol. 20, No. 4,

Publisher

JMIR Publications

DOI

10.2196/jmir.8943

ISSN

1438-8871

Associated Experts

Valerie Taylor

Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Faculty of Health Sciences

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