[Treatment of mental disturbances by the family physician].
A group of 64 patients with symptoms of mental disturbance was treated by 5 family physicians according to the recommendations of a psychiatric consultant and under his guidance. The group was compared with a control group of 22 patients treated by a psychiatrist or psychologist. Both groups improved significantly as determined at follow-up 3 months after psychiatric intake and 5-6 months later. The study emphasizes the importance of liaison between the psychiatrist and the family physician, and of supervision by the psychiatric consultant in the implementation of the recommended treatment.
Arieli
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Mental Health Center, Dept. of Community Services, Pardessia-Natanya.
Gilat
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Sigal
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D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D010821:Physicians, Family; D011570:Psychiatry; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation