Proactive Psychiatry Consultation for Patients With Cancer and Severe Mental Illness

"* The psychiatrist conducts a tailored, cancer-specific assessment to optimize psychiatric symptoms and collaborates with the oncologist to develop and modify the cancer treatment plan.~* The case manager, a social worker, engages with the patient to promote self-management, identify and address barriers to care, and bridge communication with oncology and mental health.~* The psychiatrist and case manager proactively monitor symptoms and the process of cancer care, remain in regular contact with the patient and communicate with the oncology team at least every 4 weeks~* The psychiatrist and case manager are available for consultation across care settings (outpatient, inpatient, home).~* Recommendations are documented in the medical record and communicated directly to the oncology team"