title: Clinical significance of prescribing hypnotics in general practice.
abstract: 1 The causes of insomnia are considered, including those amenable to improvement of the sleep environment and medical treatment. 2 The use of hypnotics is discussed and the investigation of new drugs in general practice reviewed.
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives