What is a recommended approach to assist high-risk patients by referrals?

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What is a recommended approach to assist high-risk patients by referrals?

Addressing risk in high-risk patients requires a coordinated, patient-centered approach that connects them with appropriate supports beyond medications. Providing referrals to community support services and coordinating with the primary care physician ensures care is holistic and continuous. This collaboration brings in resources that address social determinants of health—housing, transportation, food security, social services, mental health and substance use supports—while the primary care clinician stays informed to adjust treatment plans, monitor progress, and ensure safety. Together, these elements create a more stable plan and reduce the likelihood of crises. Ignoring risk and hoping for improvement misses critical factors that can drive harm. Relying only on medication prescription overlooks psychosocial needs and the necessity for ongoing coordination. Removing access to external supports eliminates essential resources that often enable safety and stability.

Addressing risk in high-risk patients requires a coordinated, patient-centered approach that connects them with appropriate supports beyond medications. Providing referrals to community support services and coordinating with the primary care physician ensures care is holistic and continuous. This collaboration brings in resources that address social determinants of health—housing, transportation, food security, social services, mental health and substance use supports—while the primary care clinician stays informed to adjust treatment plans, monitor progress, and ensure safety. Together, these elements create a more stable plan and reduce the likelihood of crises.

Ignoring risk and hoping for improvement misses critical factors that can drive harm. Relying only on medication prescription overlooks psychosocial needs and the necessity for ongoing coordination. Removing access to external supports eliminates essential resources that often enable safety and stability.

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