Posted by ed_uk on December 6, 2004, at 9:02:10
In reply to Re: New UK guidelines for anti-depressants..., posted by jclint on December 6, 2004, at 8:41:06
Hi John :-)
It would probably be very useful if techniques such as CBT were more widely available on the NHS but in the current situation, how is it possible for medication to be a second line treatment? What will first-line treatment for severe anxiety consist of? ..... A few encouraging words from a GP once a month?
NICE is supposed to provide realistic guidelines for NHS practice. Perhaps they have lost sight of reality and retreated into the world of fantasy! Have they not noticed the miniscule number of psychologists employed by the NHS?
Regards,
Ed.
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