Schizophrenia
Publication Date: June 1, 2013
Key Points
Key Points
- Consider other psychiatric disorders in making a differential diagnosis
- Form and engage in a therapeutic alliance and encourage a supportive social network in order to improve long-term outcomes
- Reassess frequently, especially if a definitive diagnosis cannot be made or if diagnosis was made in the last 12 months
- Actively monitor for and treat comorbid conditions including substance abuse
- Integrate treatments from multiple clinicians, especially for comorbid conditions
- For 1st episode schizophrenia initiate treatment with atypical antipsychotics in lower doses as appropriate
- Use conventional antipsychotics only after at least one unsuccessful trial with an atypical antipsychotic
- Strongly consider clozapine after two unsuccessful antipsychotic trials
Assessment
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...1. Suggested Physical and Laboratory Assessme...
Treatment
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Sources
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