Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3821913 | Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice | 2007 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Unhealthy behaviors lead to significant preventable morbidity and mortality in the United States. Primary care providers are in a unique position to address these issues with patients. Despite the importance and opportunity for health behavior counseling in primary care, reported rates are low. This article presents a practical model for health behavior counseling in everyday clinical practice.
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Authors
Virginia A. MSW, Stephen P. MD, MSPH, Susan A. PhD,