Your Patient's Journey course for Practice Nurses

This session will assist primary care practitioners to help patients with mental health problems navigate their pathway of care by explaining how services are generally provided in England.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Investigate the treatment and advice that may have been accessed by the patient prior to attendance in primary care
• Explain the Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services which may be available
• List the mental health services available to patients
• List third sector agencies
• Identify any gaps in the patient's care pathway

One in three or four patients seen in primary care has a mental health problem.