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Start exploring resources to support collaboration between primary care and behavioral health clinicians working at Boston Medical Center.

Topics below include videos.

Information here is specific to our clinical model and site.

Boston Medical Center Health System Please note, these documents can serve as sample guides to advance behavioral integration at our partner practices.

Depression

Depression Medication Guidance

Brief medication start guide for PCPs in Primary Care, including differential diagnosis, medication classes, medication selection, starting doses, and titration

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Epic Tools

Tips for using Epic to support depression management in the primary care setting, including smartphrases and synopsis

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GIM Warm Hands-Off

Collaborating with IBH clinicians for same-day evaluation, complex cases, and psychopharmacology support

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Psychiatry E-Consult

How to order a Psychiatry E-Consult in GIM/Adult Primary Care

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Screening for Depression

Scoring, interpreting, and responding to the PHQ screenings during patient interactions

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Behavioral Health Screening in Primary Care: Depression

Unhealthy Substance Use

Medication guide for SUD treatment

Medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders

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Referrals to treatment for unhealthy substance use

Internal and external resources for unhealthy substance use

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SBIRT (Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment)

Brief interventions in clinical encounters, AUDIT and DAST screenings

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What is Unhealthy Substance Use?

Distinguishing between risky use vs. substance use disorder

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Behavioral Health Screening in Primary Care: Unhealthy Alcohol Use

Emergency Protocol

Emergency protocol

Resources and protocol for behavioral health emergencies arising in primary care

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Virtual

Resources and protocol for emergencies arising in telemedicine

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