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Can We IMPRovE GP care for psychological injuries?

Lauren Finestone

A trial suggests that structured support can help GPs follow mental health guidelines more effectively in work injury cases.

General practitioners are often the first health professionals involved when a worker experiences a psychological injury. But many GPs feel underprepared to manage these presentations, and support for implementing best-practice care has been limited.  The 9-month IMPRovE trial (Implementing work-related mental-health guidelines in general practice) led by Monash University found that a practical, structured support package helped GPs delive...

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