Letters
Depressed patients need more than drugs and psychiatrists
BMJ 2003; 326 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7384.338 (Published 08 February 2003) Cite this as: BMJ 2003;326:338
- Sharon J Williams (envisage@sympatico.ca), retired psychiatric nurse
- 912–1333 Bloor Street East, Mississauga, ON, Canada L4Y 3T6
EDITOR—Rost et al conducted a randomised controlled trial of ongoing treatment of depression in primary care, and Stroebele in response argued that it would make more sense for a patient to see a psychiatrist once and receive drug treatment if necessary for three or six months. 1 2
I do not believe a psychiatrist can make an accurate …
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