Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://hdl.handle.net/2440/43677
Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Small group peer support for GPs treating mental health problems |
Author: | Wilson, I. Howell, C. |
Citation: | Australian Family Physician, 2004; 33(5):362-364 |
Publisher: | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
Issue Date: | 2004 |
ISSN: | 0300-8495 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Ian Wilson; Cate Howell |
Abstract: | Peer support groups are a mutual aid system in which the facilitator helps group members to help each other. General practice peer support is seen as the provision of support in small groups by general practitioner colleagues. As part of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care Initiative, funding was made available to develop a unique model of peer support for GPs involved in mental health care. It aimed to meet the needs of GPs for support, sharing of knowledge and skills, ongoing education and skills development, while fostering self care. The model involved a GP facilitator training program and manual, which is now available for wider use. |
Keywords: | Humans Program Evaluation Peer Group Interprofessional Relations Mental Disorders Family Practice Models, Organizational Education, Medical, Continuing Self-Help Groups Program Development Australia |
Description: | Copyright © 2004 Australian College of General Practitioners Copyright to Australian Family Physician. Reproduced with permission. Permission to reproduce must be sought from the publisher, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 General Practice publications |
Files in This Item:
File | Description | Size | Format | |
---|---|---|---|---|
hdl_43677.pdf | 126.33 kB | Publisher's PDF | View/Open |
Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.