Clinical consultation supports the implementation and operation of evidence-based collaborative care programs. Consultation can be provided by psychiatrists, psychologists or other mental health specialists as appropriate.
Consultation can be provided
- In person, or
- Via telemedicine using
- Telephone
- Webcams, or
- Polycom videoconferencing equipment
Consultations can focus on:
- Implementation support
- Illustrating principles of effective integrated care
- Regularly scheduled caseload consultation / supervision
- Clinical consultations on challenging cases
Consultations can be provided to care managers, primary care providers, or other clinicians.
Funding for consultations is largely through direct service contracts.