Benzodiazepine prescribing behavior and attitudes: a survey among general practitioners practicing in northern Thailand.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2005
Country:
Thailand
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Garner, P., Critchley, J., Srisurapanont, M., Wongpakaran, N.

Abstract

Over-prescribing of benzodiazepines appears common in many countries, a better understanding of prescribing practices and attitudes may help develop strategies to reduce prescribing. This study aimed to evaluate benzodiazepine prescribing behaviour and attitudes in general practitioners practising in Chiang Mai and Lampoon, Thailand.

Citation

BMC Family Practice, 2005, 6, 27, [doi:10.1186/1471-2296-6-27]

Benzodiazepine prescribing behavior and attitudes: a survey among general practitioners practicing in northern Thailand.

Published 1 January 2005
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