Physical examination in psychiatric practice
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Physical examination in psychiatric practice
Physical disease is more prevalent in people with mental disorder than in the general population. It is important for psychiatrists to maintain skills in physical examination to ensure that physical illness is diagnosed and treated appropriately. A sound knowledge of medical illness ensures that examination is targeted at the relevant diseases. Mental health units should provide adequate facili...
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عنوان ژورنال: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment
سال: 2005
ISSN: 1355-5146,1472-1481
DOI: 10.1192/apt.11.2.142