Diagnosing and managing work-related mental health conditions in general practice: new Australian clinical practice guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Australia, mental health conditions (MHCs) arising from workplace factors are a leading cause of long term work incapacity and absenteeism. While most patients are treated in general practice, general practitioners report several challenges associated with diagnosing and managing workplace MHCs. This guideline, approved by the National Health and Medical Research Council and endorsed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, is the first internationally to address the clinical complexities associated with diagnosing and managing work-related MHCs in general practice.

Main recommendations

Our 11 evidence-based recommendations and 19 consensus-based statements aim to assist GPs with: the as

SUBMITTER: Mazza D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6852433 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature