A study of the classification of mental ill-health in general practice.
An outline is provided of an experimental study of the classification of mental ill-health presented to general practitioners (GPs). Videotaped real-life consultations were assessed by 27 GPs for the purpose. A high degree of inter-observer variation was recorded. Some of the implications of the findings are discussed.
D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012017:Referral and Consultation