Objective-To compare the first admission rates for schizophrenia in Conclusions-British and French psychiatrists use different diagnostic criteria and contrasting methods oftreatment for schizophrenia. Differences in diagnostic criteria probably contribute towards the disparity in administrative incidence rates and time trends for schizophrenia in the two countries. Doctors in the European Community can now work in any country. Further work is needed to ensure psychiatrists are talking a common language.
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