Numerous training programs with a collaborative family healthcare orientation are underway, including those at the University of Rochester and University of Chicago. These programs teach specific skills in collaborative models of consultation and therapy that address the needs of families facing a range of health problems. International networks are being created, taking into account the leadership that many other countries can provide to the US in this area. As we all know, the healthcare system is evolving at a furious rate. Family therapy has continued to be relevant to these developments.
Patients Have Families.
The Doctor, His Patient, and the Illness. An Experiment in Ecosystemic Community Healthcare Delivery.