The role of the general practitioner in the treatment of schizophrenia: specific issues.
This article provides practical guidelines for general practitioners in treating schizophrenia. Specific areas include pharmacological treatment, supportive therapy, depression and suicide, alcohol and drug abuse, sexuality, and physical health.
Carr
V J
VJ
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW.
D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012008:Recurrence; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications
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