Because they are not as well informed about depression as mental health specialists, he said, they are more likely to undertreat it -- prescribing either too little medication or an inappropriate one, like an anti-anxiety drug.
Although triptans are generally considered safe when used appropriately according to the approved label [37], physicians should obtain completed medical histories in addition to migraine symptoms and carefully evaluate the benefit risk trade-off before prescribing either triptans or NSAIDs.
A CCT 34 compared the effects of prescribing either bifocal spectacles or distance vision only spectacles, for children with Down syndrome whose accommodation was below published norms.
It is essential in this intervention that the physician determines the length of the disability before allocation, and adheres to this when prescribing either part- or full-time sick leave.
Not surprisingly, GP supervisors played a key role in influencing and promoting GP registrars' prescribing either through active strategies such as discussion and coaching with patient cases as they arose or, less frequently, in organised case-discussion sessions.
Also, JNC 6 suggested caution in prescribing either alpha-2 agonists (A2Ags), due to possible resultant cognitive dysfunction, or drugs which "may exaggerate postural changes in blood pressure" (eg, alpha-1 blockers [A1Bs], peripheral adrenergic blockers, and high-dose diuretics).
