Year: 1982 Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, v.12, no.4, (1982-1983), p.281-287 SIEC No: 19832322

177 family physicians were surveyed regarding their perceptions of psychosocial problems encountered in their practice. Patients with “multiple somatic complaints” & “symptoms of emotional distress” were encountered most frequently. Although physicians surveyed felt that few of their patients were suicidal, 44% indicated a desire for education in the assessment & management of such patients. (JHC)