APA Dictionary of Psychology

an approach to health care in which a group of patients with a similar medical condition meet with a physician for an extended period of time, usually more than an hour, to discuss aspects of their common condition, including its medical management (e.g., prescriptions), and potentially to address any mental health considerations that it might present. Typically, a behaviorist (e.g., a psychologist or social worker), a nurse or physician’s assistant, a scheduler, and a documentation specialist also are in attendance. This model tends to be used for follow-up care rather than for new patient intakes.