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Can it be that a general physician prescribe antipsychotics?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

GP: Any mdf can, depending on their level of comfort & experience.

Dr Garner and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2013

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