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.
Integrating Behavioral Health with Primary Medical Care. Behavioral health and physical health are inter-related and providing behavioral health care in a primary medical care setting can reduce stigma and discrimination, be cost effective and lead to improved patient outcomes. Programs to improve access and foster the integration of behavioral health in primary care include: