Improving the Mental Health Consultation: Introducing a short circuit tool to aid patient understanding and dispel stigma

Improving the Mental Health Consultation is a simple 'short circuit tool' to help GPs and other healthcare professionals explain mental health problems simply and effectively to their patients, breaking down the stigma that patients often feel. It also provides detailed coverage of diagnosis and classification using ICD-11 and DSM-IV and management using the latest NICE guidelines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Publisher: Scion Publishing Ltd

Patients with mental health issues frequently present in primary care, and their consultations are often more challenging and time-consuming than those involving physical illness. For many patients, there remains a significant stigma associated with mental ill-health, which adds further complexity to the consultation process.

To address this issue, Improving the Mental Health Consultation offers a simple and effective tool to help GPs and other healthcare professionals explain mental health problems to their patients in a straightforward and concise manner. The tool is designed to be conveyed within the confines of a 10-minute consultation and has proven to be highly effective in breaking down the stigma that patients often feel.

Developed and refined over ten years of consultations in primary care, the tool provides detailed explanations on how to use it effectively during the consultation, along with extensive case studies to support its use. By incorporating this tool into their practice, GPs and other healthcare professionals can improve their mental health consultations and better assist their patients in dealing with their diagnosis.

The book also offers comprehensive coverage of diagnosis and classification using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). It provides up-to-date information on the latest NICE guidelines for management, offering practical advice on how to implement these guidelines in clinical practice.

In conclusion, Improving the Mental Health Consultation is a valuable resource for GPs and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and skills in providing mental health consultations. By using the simple and effective tool offered in the book, they can better assist their patients in dealing with mental health issues, reducing the stigma associated with mental ill-health, and improving overall patient care.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911510970