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Monitoring lithium treatment: evaluation of current management

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Anita Kotak ,
Ann Elaine Arnold  and
Peter Frost
Anita Kotak
Affiliation:
St Charles Hospital, London
Ann Elaine Arnold*
Affiliation:
Park Royal Centre for Mental Health, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London NW10 7NS
Peter Frost
Affiliation:
Park Royal Centre for Mental Health, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London NW10 7NS
*
∗Correspondence
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Abstract

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Aims and method

A postal survey of 81 general practitioners (GPs) who were Involved in lithium monitoring was undertaken, to compare their views on lithium therapy with their monitoring practice, and with the practice of psychiatrists.

Results

Forty-seven replied (response rate 50.6%). There was considerable variation in GP knowledge of lithium therapy. GPs made fewer requests but wanted more information.

Clinical implications

Written reminders and information on lithium would be useful to GPs.

Type
Original papers
Information
Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 23 , Issue 2 , February 1999 , pp. 83 - 86
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Copyright
Copyright © 1999 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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