Collaboration between health professionals to provide complete treatment to patients and improve overall well-being.
Integrated health care, often referred to as interprofessional health care, is an approach characterized by a high degree of collaboration and communication among health professionals. What makes integrated health care unique is the sharing of information among team members related to patient care and the establishment of a comprehensive treatment plan to address the biological, psychological and social needs of the patient. The interprofessional health care team includes a diverse group of members (e.g., physicians, nurses, psychologists and other health professionals), depending on the needs of the patient.
Psychologists add unique value that achieve the Quadruple Aim when embedded in various settings. One area where psychologists robustly demonstrate this is in pediatric settings.
These integrated behavioral health practices around the country feature psychologists and physicians working together in pediatric, obstetric/gynecological and family practice settings around the country.