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Somatic diseases in patients with schizophrenia in general practice: their prevalence and health care
BMC Family Practice, 05/11/09

Oud MJT et al. - Schizophrenia patients are at risk of undetected somatic co-morbidity. They present physical complaints at a late, more serious stage. GPs should take this into account by adopting proactive behaviour. The development of a set of guidelines with a clear description of the GP's responsibilities would facilitate the desired changes in the management of somatic diseases in these patients.

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