RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The primary care of patients with schizophrenia: a search for good practice.
JF British Journal of General Practice
JO Br J Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 515
OP 520
VO 47
IS 421
A1 T Burns
A1 T Kendrick
YR 1997
UL http://bjgp.org/content/47/421/515.abstract
AB The proportion of patients with schizophrenia who lose contact with the secondary services is between 25% and 40%. The general practitioner remains the health care professional most likely to be in contact with such patients. A consensus group of 14 members met on four occasions, reviewed the relevant literature, and developed good-practice guidelines in five areas: establishing a register and organizing regular reviews; comprehensive assessments; information and advice for patients and carers; indications for involving specialist services; and crisis management. The guidelines are presented and their supporting evidence summarized.