Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in general practice
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D. Niehaus
Continuing Medical Education
Obsessive-compulsive disorder was previously considered rare, psychologically based and with no known treatment, but it is now known that it is common, affects both genders and has a well-characterised symptomatology.
Abstract
factors in schizophrenia. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was previously considered rare, psychologically based and with no known treatment. However, we now know that it is common (2% lifetime prevalence), affects both genders and has a well-characterised symptomatology. Furthermore, OCD responds selectively to serotonergic antidepressants and has a clear biological basis. OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD) IN GENERAL PRACTICE