Table 2.
General practitioner recognition and prescribing for PTSD and depression.
| Correct differential diagnosis % (n) | Prescribed appropriate drug % (n) | Correct differential diagnosis plus prescribed appropriate drug % (n) | Correct differential appropriate diagnosis plus prescribed appropriate drug plus within 2 months % (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTSD, Vignette 3a | 67.5 (291) | 42.9 (185) | 28.3 (122) | 21.6 (93) |
| Depression, Vignette 1b | 94.4 (408) | 94.7 (409) | 89.8 (388) | 86.6 (374) |
an= 431 (2 missing).
bn = 432 (1 missing).
PTSD = Post-traumatic stress disorder.