Citation

Eagles JM, Alexander DA. Scott. Med. J. 1990; 35(3): 77-80.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Royal Society of Medicine Press)

DOI

10.1177/003693309003500305

PMID

2374914

Abstract

Of 318 newly referred neurotic patients, 43% were prescribed medication by their psychiatrist. Medication was more likely to be prescribed to patients who are older, who are married, who have lengthy illnesses and who do not have a history of deliberate self-harm. These findings are discussed in the context of current debate about optimal treatment methods for patients with neurotic disorders.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Attitude of Health Personnel; Drug Prescriptions; Drug Utilization; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neurotic Disorders; Psychiatry; Retrospective Studies