The future of communication in psychopharmacotherapy

1. Communication among scientists of similar professional interest is an often neglected but critical factor in medical research and practice. 2. Dissemination of information is vital for keeping abreast of one's field, for planning studies and treatment regimens, and for avoiding unnecessary research. 3. Today's communication channels by printed material, audio-visual equipment, satellite, and other traditional or innovative means aid the transferral of information; nevertheless, they are undergoing constant change to fill existing gaps. 4. The paper discusses present deficiencies in communication and proposes solutions to some of the problems.