Use of Antipsychotic and Antidepressant Drugs by Chronically Ill Patients

THOMAS A. McCLELLAN and GARY COWANAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 126, Number 12

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.126.12.1771

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Of the patients in a VA mental hygiene clinic, 81 percent receiving antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs were studied as to their use of medication and the extent to which they accurately reported their use. The authors found that a small number were not taking any of the medication, that a substantial number were taking amounts significantly less than that prescribed, and that these patients were not volunteering this information to their therapist.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 126 • Number 12 • June 1970

Pages: 1771 - 1773

PubMed: 5441730

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Published in print: June 1970

Published online: 1 April 2006

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THOMAS A. McCLELLAN

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GARY COWAN

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Staff social worker, Veterans Administration mental hygiene clinic, Ft. Snelling, St. Paul, Minn. 55111

Private practice in Duluth, Minn.

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Use of Antipsychotic and Antidepressant Drugs by Chronically Ill Patients

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