title: The role of the general practitioner in the treatment of schizophrenia: specific issues.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW.
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Carr
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents