Dealing with schizophrenia in general practice
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Khamker, Nadira
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South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care
Abstract
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric illness of unknown aetiology, and impairs cognition and social and occupational functioning.
It is challenging in terms of the disability it causes, the unclear nature of what causes it, the complexity of diagnosis and
treatment limitations. General practitioners can play a role in various phases of the illness, from early intervention to chronic
care, in liaison with the psychiatrist.
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Schizophrenia, DSM IV criteria, Positive symptoms, Negative symptoms
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Khamker, N 2012, 'Dealing with schizophrenia in general practice', South African Family Practice, vol. 54, no. 2, pp. 111-116.