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The psychiatrist is frequently the only physician coordinating care for the psychiatric patient. Psychiatry is in a position to provide preventive services for its patients. This chapter provides basic information needed to provide preventive health care services for adults.
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Felker, B. (1997). Preventive Health Care. In: Hubbard, J.R., Short, D. (eds) Primary Care Medicine for Psychiatrists. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5857-6_15
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