title: [Biological treatment of depressive syndromes in general practice].
abstract: The authors describes situations in general practice when physicians who are not trained in Psychiatry are supposed to treat depressed clients. Educational needs of physicians who are involved in the treatment of depressive syndromes in general medical practice are discussed in order to avoid common errors in the treatment of depressed patients. Guidelines for selection of appropriate interventions are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Psiquiatria do Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Franco Filho
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Castaneda
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008508:Medication Errors; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000193:education; D011361:Professional Competence; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents
vernacular_title: O tratamento biológico das síndromes depressivas na clínica geral.