Simple mastectomy and modified radical mastectomy. A simple mastectomy (left) removes the breast tissue, nipple, areola and skin but not all the lymph nodes. A modified radical mastectomy (right) removes the entire breast â including the breast tissue, skin, areola and nipple â and most of the underarm (axillary) lymph nodes. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
In this model the behavioral health provider (often called a Behavioral Health Consultant or BHC) is a fully integrated member of the primary care practice and functions as a consultant to patients as well as to practice team members.
Read our updated report: Evolving Models of Behavioral Health Integration: Evidence Update 2010-2015 Integrating mental health services into a primary care setting offers a promising, viable, and efficient way of ensuring that people have access to mental health services.