Psychiatric--Medical ComorbidityJourneying with HIV patients across the health care spectrum - an examination of a seamless model of HIV Psychiatry of a large urban general hospital

ObjectiveTo describe a model of HIV psychiatry used in an urban hospital in Toronto and examine it against current literature.MethodUsing a narrative method, we elaborate on how this model delivers care across many different settings and the integral roles that the HIV psychiatrist plays in each of these settings. This is articulated against a backdrop of existing literature regarding models of HIV care.ResultsThis model is an example of an integrated model as opposed to a traditional consultation-liaison model and is able to deliver seamless care while remaining focused on patient-centric care.ConclusionAn HIV psychiatrist delivers seamless and patient-centric care by journeying with patients across the healthcare spectrum and playing different roles in different care settings.