Linking physical and mental health: Comparing users and non-users of mental health services in medical care utilization

Deborah K. Padgett; Cathleen Patrick; Herbert J. Schlesinger; Barbara J. Burns

doi:10.1007/BF00706387

Linking physical and mental health: Comparing users and non-users of mental health services in medical care utilization

Deborah K. Padgett, Cathleen Patrick, Herbert J. Schlesinger, Barbara J. Burns

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Abstract

Higher medical costs incurred by persons with mental disorders was assessed by comparing users and non-users of mental health services in their use of medical (non-mental health) services. Insurance claims data for 4.8 million persons enrolled in the Federal Employees Plan in 1978 were examined. Policy-related recommendations include the need for coordinated mental and physical health care in primary care settings. In particular, the physical health problems of patients in mental health settings should not be ignored as these may cause or exacerbate distress and reduce the effectiveness of mental health treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	325-341
Number of pages	17
Journal	Administration and Policy in Mental Health
Volume	20
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00706387
State	Published - May 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Phychiatric Mental Health
Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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