Understanding schizophrenia

• What is schizophrenia?
• What illnesses are associated with schizophrenia while it is developing?
• What is the best prognosis for schizophrenia?
• What legal frameworks exist for psychiatric hospitalisation?
• What are the stages in treating the condition?
• How should care be organised, and by whom?
• What insurance cover and benefits are available?
• What does the future hold for the care of schizophrenics?
The explanations given in this book are intended to offer schizophrenics, their families and care providers a fuller understanding of the condition and the forms of treatment available.
Practical, and written in a clear, easy-to-follow style, it is suitable for everyone from patients and their families to general practitioners, who will find it a valuable aid in their daily work.