Depression, diabetes and despair: Clinical case management in a managed care context

Abstract

In this presentation, the authors will describe a clinical case management¹ approach with a severely depressed, diabetic man conducted with the support and collaboration of the managed care department of a major insurer. Addressing both the cost concerns of the insurer and the medical and environmental needs of the insured, the implications of such efforts for social work practice in a managed care environment are discussed by the case manager and the insurer's nurse care manager.