ArticlePrimary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry2010
The role of primary care clinicians in diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder.
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- Psychotropic Prescribing Patterns Among Bipolar-I Patients Prior to Established Bipolar-I Disorder Diagnosis.Bipolar disorders · 2026Article
- The Impact of Patient-Centered Care in Bipolar Disorder: An Opinion on Caregivers' Quality of Life.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- One Patient, Three Providers: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Common Neuropsychiatric Cases.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Primary care physician's approach for mental health impact of COVID-19.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2020Review
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients with bipolar disorder: A review for advanced practice nurses.Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners · 2015Review
- The diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder: decision-making in primary care.The primary care companion for CNS disorders · 2014Article
- Strategies for monitoring outcomes in patients with bipolar disorder.Primary care companion to the Journal of clinical psychiatry · 2010Article
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Abstract
Because many patients with bipolar disorder seek treatment in primary care practices, physicians in these settings need to be able to diagnose bipolar disorder and common psychiatric and medical comorbidities and to initiate and manage treatment. Unfortunately, bipolar disorder is often underrecognized. The most common symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder are depressive, but these patients may also have anxiety, mood swings, sleep problems, irritability, difficulty concentrating, relationship issues, alcohol- or drug-related problems, and infections. Social and family history and screening tools can help clarify diagnosis. The goal of treatment should be recovery, but periodic relapse and medication nonadherence should be expected. Primary care physicians should decide what level of intervention their practices can support. To manage these patients effectively, practices may need to train office staff, set up monitoring and follow-up systems, establish links with referral and community support services, develop therapeutic alliances with patients, and provide psychoeducation for patients and significant others. Receiving comprehensive psychiatric and medical care and support can be life-changing for patients with bipolar disorder and their families.
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