Administration of lithium prophylaxis.
Successful prophylaxis of manic-depressive disorder requires more than the prescription of lithium carbonate. The administrative arrangements in an area of Scotland were accompanied by a 300% increase in the frequency of admissions for mania, whereas in an area of the West Midlands, a large decrease was achieved.
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Russells Hall Psychiatric Hospital, Dudley, West Midlands, U.K.
D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control; D000075202:Contraindications; D004347:Drug Interactions; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012008:Recurrence; D012606:Scotland
D008094:Lithium