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Editorial

. 2010 Apr;60(573):241-2.

doi: 10.3399/bjgp10X483878.

Why do GPs prescribe psychotropic drugs when they would rather provide alternative psychological interventions?

A Niroshan Siriwardena

PMID: 20353668
PMCID: PMC2845485
DOI: 10.3399/bjgp10X483878

Editorial

Why do GPs prescribe psychotropic drugs when they would rather provide alternative psychological interventions?

A Niroshan Siriwardena. Br J Gen Pract. 2010 Apr.

. 2010 Apr;60(573):241-2.

doi: 10.3399/bjgp10X483878.

Author

A Niroshan Siriwardena

PMID: 20353668
PMCID: PMC2845485
DOI: 10.3399/bjgp10X483878

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