A Family Practice Model of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Written By Elizabeth A

Summary: Dr. Kramer explains the history and perspective of his family practice approach. The article summarizes the importance of working with the entire family when diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Mental health disorders are not randomly distributed amongst families while most health systems in this country operate as though family members were unrelated.

Author: Douglas A. Kramer, MD, MS, AACAP News, July/August 2012

Elizabeth A
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