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[Being a GP] [The GP consultation] [Clinical Ethics and Values] [Evidence based health care] [Clinical Governance] [Equality and diversity]

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Relevant texts and resources

  • ADDINGTON J, EL-GUEBALY N, CAMPBELL W, HODGINS DC, ADDINGTON D. Smoking cessation treatment for patients with schizophrenia Am J Psychiatry 1998; 155: 974–6

  • BRACELAND FJ, MEDUNA LJ, VAICHULIS JA. Delayed action of insulin on schizophrenia Am J Psychiatry 1945; 102: 108–10

  • BROWN S, BIRTWISTLE J, ROE L, THOMPSON C. The unhealthy lifestyle of people with schizophrenia Psychol Med 1999; 29: 697–701

  • BURNS T AND COHEN A. Item of service payments for general practitioner care of severely mentally ill patients: does the money mat-ter? Brit J Gen Pract 1998; 48: 1415–16

  • CIVIDINI A, PISTORIO A, REGAZZETTI A, et al. Hepatitis C virus infection amongst institutionalized psychiatric patients: a regression analysis of risk J Hepatol 1997; 27: 455–63

  • COURNOS F AND MCKINNON K. HIV seroprevalence amongst people with severe mental illness in the United States: a critical review Clin Psychol Rev 1997; 17: 259–69

  • DAVIES T AND CRAIG T. ABC of Mental Health (2nd edn) London: BMJ Books, 2006

  • DOWRICK C. Beyond Depression Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004

  • HARRIS EC AND BARRACLOUGH B. Excess mortality of mental disorder Br J Psychiatry 1998; 173: 11–53

  • HENDERSON DC. Atypical anti-psychotic induced diabetes mellitus: how strong is the evidence? CNS Drugs 2001; 16: 1–13

  • KENDLER KS AND EAVES LJ. Models for the joint effect of genotype and environment on liability to psychiatric illness Am J Psychiatry 1986; 143(3): 279–89

  • KENDRICK T, BURNS T, FREELING P. Randomised controlled trial of teaching general practitioners to carry out structured assessments of their long term mentally ill patients BMJ 1995; 311: 93–8

  • MONTGOMERY P AND DENNIS P. Cognitive behavioural interventions improve some sleep outcomes in older adults Cochrane Database Systematic Review CD003161, 2002

  • MORGAN K, DIXON S, TOMENY M, MATHERS N, THOMPSON J. Psychological Treatment in the Regulation of Long Term Hypnotic Drug Use London: NHS R&D National Co-ordinating Centre for Health Technology Assessment (NCCHTA), 2002

  • MUKHERJEE S, DECINA P, BOOLA V, et al. Diabetes mellitus in schizophrenic patients Compr Psychiatry 1996; 37: 68–73

  • NOLAN P AND BADGER F (eds). Promoting Collaboration in Primary Mental Health Care Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes, 2002

  • PHELAN M, STRADINS L, MORRISON S. Physical health of people with severe mental illness BMJ 2001; 22: 443–4

  • ROSENBERG SD, GOODMAN LA, OSHER FC, et al. Prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in people with severe mental illness Am J Public Health 2001; 91: 31–7

  • ROTH A AND FONAGY P. What Works for Whom? A critical review of psychotherapy research London: Guilford Press, 1996

  • SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH. Primary Solutions London: Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, 2002

  • SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH. Economic and Social Costs of Mental Illness London: Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, 2003

  • SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH. Investing in General Practice – the new General Medical Services contract for GPs. Policy briefing 21 London: Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, 2003

  • SINGLETON N, BUMPSTEAD R, O’BRIEN M, et al. Psychiatric Morbidity among Adults Living in Private Households, 2000: summary report London: Office of National Statistics, 2001

  • VON KORFF M AND GOLDBERG D. Improving outcomes in depression BMJ 2001; 323: 948–9

Web resources

References

  • JENKINS R, MCCULLOCH A, FRIEDLI L, PARKER C. Developing a National Mental Health Policy, Maudesley Monograph 43 Hove: The Psychology Press, 2002

  • Guidelines on the Management of Depression in Primary and Secondary Care London: NICE, 2004, www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=235213  [accessed January 2007] www.socialexclusion.gov.uk/page.asp?id=258  [accessed January 2007]

  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. National Service Framework for Mental Health: modern standards and service models London: Department of Health, 1999, p. 28

  • MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION UNIT,OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER. Social Exclusion London: Cabinet Office, www.socialexclusion.gov.uk/publications.asp?did=185  [accessed January 2007]

  • DOWRICK C. Beyond Depression Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004

  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS. Health Inequalities Standing Group Consensus Statements London: Royal College of General Practitioners, www.rcgp.org.uk/PDF/clinspec_1HInequSGStatements.pdf  [accessed January 2007]

  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. The NHS Plan London: Department of Health, 2000

  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Fast Forwarding Primary Care Mental Health: graduate mental health workers – best practice guidance London: Department of Health, 2002

  • SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH. The Capable Practitioner London: Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, 2001

  • SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH. The Ten Essential Shared Capabilities London: Department of Health, 2004

  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Draft Mental Health Bill London: Department of Health, 2004, www.dh.gov.uk/PublicationsAndStatistics/Publications/PublicationsLegislation/PublicationsLegislationArticle/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4088910&chk=6GB8PU   [accessed January 2007]

  • NICE. Guidelines on the Management of Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder in Primary and Secondary Care London: NICE, 2004, www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=235216  [accessed January 2007]

  • SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE. The National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being 2001 Edinburgh: Scottish Executive, www.wellscotland.info/mentalhealth/national-programme.html  [January 2007]

  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,SOCIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY. Investing for Health: promoting mental health strategy and action plan 2003–2008 Belfast: Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, 2003, www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/publications/2003/MenHealth.pdf   [accessed January 2007]

  • WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT. The National Service Framework (NSF) for Working Adults Cardiff: Welsh Assembly Government, 2002

  • WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT. The Revised Adult Mental Heath National Service Framework (NSF) and an Action Plan for Wales Cardiff: Welsh Assembly Government, 2005, www.wales.nhs.uk/sites/home.cfm?orgid=438  [accessed January 2007]

  • NORFOLK T, PATTERSON F, BIRDI,K,WALSH D (under review). Developing therapeutic rapport in the GP consultation: a competency-based model Soc Sci Med

  • FULFORD KWM. Moral Theory and Medical Practice Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990

  • FULFORD KWM AND BLOCH S. Psychiatric ethics: codes, concepts, and clinical practice skills. In: Gelder M, Lopez-Ibor J, Andreasen N (eds). New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry, Volume 1 Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003

  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. National Service Framework for Mental Health – modern standards and service models: executive summary London: Department of Health, 1999

  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Saving Lives: our healthier nation London: Stationery Office, 1999

  • FRIEDLI L. National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being Edinburgh: Scottish Executive, www.wellontheweb.org/well/files/conceptsbriefing-final.doc  [accessed January2007] 24 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Making it Happen: a guide to delivering mental health promotion London: Department of Health, 2001

  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Choosing Health – the public health white paper 2004 (NIMHE South West) London: Department of Health

  • WHO. WHO Guide to Mental and Neurological Health in Primary Care Geneva: WHO, www.mentalneurologicalprimarycare.org/page_view.asp?c=16&fc=002&did=2213   [accessed January 2007] (adapted)

  • NIMHE. Emerging Best Practices in Mental Health Recovery Leeds: NIMHE, http://kc.nimhe.org.uk/upload/Best Practices in MH Recovery Poster.pdf