what do family physicians know about psychologists work?
OBJECTIVE: To explore factors affecting collaboration between family physicians and psychologists. DESIGN: Mailed French-language survey. SETTING: Eastern Ontario. PARTICPANTS: Family physicians practising in the area of the Réseau des services de santé en français de l’Est de l’Ontario. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Physicians’ knowledge and understanding of the qualifications of psychologists and the regulations governing their profession; beliefs regarding the effectiveness of psychological treatments; views on the integration of psychologists into primary care; and factors affecting referrals to psychologists. RESULTS: Of 457 surveys sent, 118 were returned and analyzed (27% of surveys delivered). Most family physicians were well aware that there were evidence-based psychological interventions for mental health and personal difficulties, and some knew that psychological interventions could help with physical conditions. Physicians had some knowledge about the qualifications and training o
