Commentary: Collaboration in pediatric primary care: A pediatrician's view

Abstract

Although neither pediatricians nor psychologists can provide alone for the vast needs of children and families in our increasingly complex society these needs can be met through effective collaboration. An ideal model for collaboration would exist if pediatricians and psychologists worked together in practice teams, for which developmental-behavioral pediatricians might serve as consultants. Together, these professionals could take responsibility for professional education, expanded clinical care, liaisons with schools and other community-based resources for children and families, and research that addressed questions about the development, coping, and correction of children's and families' difficulties.