PAS 618 Psychosocial Care
Prepares the PA graduate student to recognize the common behavioral health diagnoses that are relevant to primary care. The student identifies the psychiatric and psychosocial aspects of the individual and determines an appropriate plan of care. This includes appropriate medication use, referrals, and consultations with various members of the behavioral medicine team. The student also learns techniques that prepare him/her to discuss difficult psychosocial topics with patients.