Management of Psychotic Illnesses in Primary Care Settings

Management of Psychotic Illnesses in Primary Care Settings

Management of Psychotic Illnesses in Primary Care Settings Have you ever struggled to manage patients who were acting strangely? Have you wondered how best to approach treatment when your patient was suspicious or paranoid? Have you been frustrated by patients who failed to adhere to their medical regimen due to a psychiatric illness? If you have, the following case vignette and discussion should prove useful. CASE VIGNETTE Mr A, a 45-year-old m…