‘Doing the right thing’: factors influencing GP prescribing of antidepressants and prescribed doses

Abstract Background Antidepressant prescribing continues to increase, with 5-16% of adults receiving antidepressants annually. Total prescribing growth is due in part to increased long-term use, greater selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) use and the use of higher SSRI doses. Evidence doe...

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Main Authors: Chris F. Johnson, Brian Williams, Stephen A. MacGillivray, Nadine J. Dougall, Margaret Maxwell
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
General practice
Primary health care
Depression
Antidepressive agents
Doctor-patient relationship
Qualitative research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-017-0643-z
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