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Measurement of Fronto-limbic Activity Using an Emotional Oddball Task in Children with Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia
Published on: December 2, 2015
[Personality disorders in family medicine : from link to care]
Sylvain De Lucia1, Vasiliki Galani2, Arun Senchyna1
1Service de médecine de premier recours, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, 1211 Genève 14.
Abstract:
Due to their high prevalence in the general population, primary care physicians are often required to manage patients with personality disorders. However, they are generally not well trained in recognizing these disorders, understanding their clinical manifestations, or addressing their impact on the therapeutic relationship. Additionally, negative attitudes toward these patients are commonly observed, which can lead to disengagement, underestimation of certain somatic risks, and missed opportunities to provide high-quality care. This article aims to provide an overview to guide primary care physicians in identifying and managing patients with personality disorders.
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