Practical behavior change counseling in primary care.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Attitude to Health
- Behavior Therapy
- Counseling
- Life Style
- Patient Education as Topic
- Primary Health Care