title: The role of the general practitioner in the treatment of schizophrenia: general principles.
abstract: In light of the emphasis on community care for schizophrenia and the increasing role likely to be played by general practitioners, this paper describes some of the general principles involved in the treatment of this disorder and provides a set of practical guidelines to assist general practitioners.
authors.affiliation: Discipline of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, NSW.
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Carr
mesh_terms: D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services; D010819:Physician's Role; D012307:Risk Factors; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors