Systematic management of the anxious patient.
Am Fam Physician, 1977/2;15(2):124-9.
PMID: 13648
Impact factor: 5.305
Abstract
The patient usually consults his family physician because of the physical symptoms of anxiety, usually cardiorespiratory, but often gastrointestinal or musculoskeletal. An organized, systematic approach includes these steps: an invitation to talk; identifying the problem; understanding the patient's wishes; choosing an appropriate drug (if necessary); involving the family, and behavioral modification techniques.
MeSH terms
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Benzodiazepines; Counseling; Humans; Meprobamate
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