Algorithms for Diagnosis and Therapy Mental Disorders in General Medical Practice

Abstract

This tutorial is devoted to diagnostic algorithms and curation of the main forms of mental pathology encountered in the practice of therapists and general practitioners. Presented modern scientific and practical information concerning clinical manifestations of depression, anxiety and somatoform disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, adjustment disorders and chronic delusional disorders in the general medical network. Algorithms for the treatment of the described mental disorders are outlined in the form of visual flowcharts, which increases the availability of material for practical doctor. Significant emphasis is placed on the description of situations in which the patient must be referred to a psychiatrist for consultation. Special attention is paid to the legislative framework for assistance patients with borderline psychiatric disorders in the primary medical network. This training manual is intended for general practitioners and general practitioners. Can be used as educational benefits in the process of continuous postgraduate professional education of doctors.