Relapse prevention in manic depressive illness: important and unimportant factors.
Many factors play a role in the safe and effective prevention of relapses. These include: selection of patients; organization of treatment; choice of drug; dosage and treatment regimen; clinical and laboratory monitoring; information and instruction given to patients and relatives; and psychotherapeutic and social support. Some of these factors have received much attention in the past, although perhaps not always the most important ones. This paper, a brief refresher course, discusses the priorities and precautions which must be considered when treating patients with manic depressive illnesses.
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Aarhus University.
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