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Last month it was reported that 1 in 4 of the adult Scottish population are now taking antidepressants [it should be noted that not all prescriptions are for the treatment … Continue reading Yet again the Scottish Government fails to be transparent
Earlier this week the Daily Mail reported that: I am not a reader of the Daily Mail. However the use of the adjective “staggering” is appropriate. Scottish Government figures confirm … Continue reading Now over ONE MILLION
John Perrott kindly shared the following account of a survey he undertook between June and July 2023 on the provision in NHS England of support and withdrawal services for patients … Continue reading A Survey of the provision of support and withdrawal services for patients dependent on prescription drugs
A recent BMJ Editorial outlines concerns relating to The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)recommendation that all adults in general practice be screened for major depressive disorder and that … Continue reading “80% might be false positive”