General practice: the contribution of clinical psychology

Initial Insomnia And Paradoxical Intention: An Experimental Investigation Of Putative Mechanisms Using Subjective And Actigraphic Measurement Of Sleep

“…As noted, GPs may diagnose and refer for depression which, whilst central to a Psychologists formulation, may not in itself become a key target for treatment. In addition, GPs see patients for short consultation times, commonly 6 minutes (16), and must decide on psychological problems based on limited information. Moreover, given such time limits, patients may themselves be unwilling, or unable, to disclose details regarding their personal problems during GP consultations.…”