Psychiatric Times May 20, 2024
Concierge psychiatry: a type of mental health care delivery through a personalized and high-touch approach.
Over the last several years, it has become increasingly difficult to schedule appointments within a short timeframe and contact a clinician between visits, as many health care systems are understaffed and have growing waitlists of patients needing to be seen. Mental health conditions are increasingly prevalent as more individuals face stress at home and at work. Traditionally, outpatient psychiatry clinics are very busy and have both limited availability and long wait times.
At times, patients report feeling like appointments are rushed and they still have questions upon the end of their visit. Often, this is not the fault of the clinician, but rather the system...