Training Family Physicians in Psychosocial Care: An Analysis of a Program Failure.

McLean, Peter D.; Miles, James E.

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Publication Date: 1975

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Training Family Physicians in Psychosocial Care: An Analysis of a Program Failure

McLean, Peter D.; Miles, James E.

Journal of Medical Education, 50, 9, 900-2, Sep 75

Of 35 family physicians who agreed to treat five depressed patients from their practice in return for training, supervision, and materials, only two completed therapy on one patient couple. Reasons for the program failure are analyzed with the conclusion that volunteer expansion of family psychosocial care is premature. (JT)

Descriptors: Family Counseling, Family Health, Family Problems, Higher Education, Medical Education, Patients, Physicians, Professional Training, Program Evaluation, Psychotherapy

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