The physical health Wellness Clinic model of care for patients with mental health issues who are ‘hard to engage’

Susanne H. Stanley, Lucia Ferguson, Ajay Velayudhan

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Abstract

Objective: People with chronic and severe mental health issues die 15–25 years earlier than people in the general population – the main reason for this is poor physical health. An innovative treatment model for the management of primary care within a mental health service setting for ‘hard to engage’ patients is presented. Conclusion: The Wellness Clinic model provides the final level of care, where individuals who are at risk will receive a thorough physical health check and be referred for any additional tests and scans that are needed ensuring that any health issues are addressed. Ongoing monitoring and treatment occurs with the overall aim of reintegrating individuals back into the community through linking them in with community GPs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)303-306
Number of pages4
JournalAustralasian Psychiatry
Volume28
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2020

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