Antipsychotic Treatments for the Chronic Patient With Psychosis

In recent years the choices available for the treatment of chronic patients with psychosis have undergone a dramatic change. There is now reason to hope for improved outcomes and fewer side effects for patients who face the need for lifelong medication. Dr. Pickar outlines an optimal treatment strategy for chronic patients with psychosis and presents data to illustrate how employing the novel antipsychotics can result in globally improved outcomes, including enhanced quality of life, lower suicide rates, and greater compliance.