Why do general practitioners prescribe antidepressants to their patients? A pilot study

Conclusion:
AD prescription is related to complex contextual situations and multi-morbid patients. GPs use a bio psycho social approach, rather than a purely biological assessment. Awareness of these influences could improve prescription by GPs.

Source: BioPsychiSocial Medicine - July 30, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Alain MercierIsabelle Auger-AubinJean-Pierre LebeauMatthieu SchuersPascal BouletPaul Van RoyenLieve Peremans Source Type: research