Abstract
Psychiatric illnesses are a significant cause of morbidity all over the world. In India many people with mental disorders are unable to access psychiatric care for a variety of reasons.
This article describes the successful management of a person with schizophrenia in the community through a primary care team in liaison with psychiatrist services.
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