November 17, 2000

From the President

Pharmaceutical Companies

Association News

APA Trustees Approve Revenue-Sharing Formula

Board Takes Action on Carveouts, Addresses Other Critical Issues

Poll Shows Most Members Want Limits on APA Campaign Practices

DB Presidents-Elect Bring Local Concerns to Trustees

APA Paves Members' Way To Internet Superhighway

Legion Buys APA's Liability Insurance Program

Legal News

Ethics Concerns Complicate Treatment for Sex Offenders

Canadian Justice System Favors Treatment Over Prison for Mentally Ill

Psychiatrists Prevails in Case to Protect Patient Privacy

Government News

Seclusion and Restraint Law Reflects APA Input to Congress

Federal Guidelines Help MDs Avoid Billing Errors

Professional News

ABPN, Canadians Agree on Reciprocity for Certification

Psychiatrists Disagree with Valenti on Consequences of Film Violence

Graying of America Reveals New Career Opportunities

The Challenge of Measuring Competency

Major Boston Hospital Closes Doors to Psychiatric Unit, Residency Program

Medical Privacy Violations Worry Americans, Poll Finds

Medical Groups Call for Parity, Improvements in Child MH Services

Analysts Disagree on Criteria for Opening Therapy Records

Canadian Judge Wants Strict Test for Medical-Record Disclosure

International News

Group Rejects Placebos in Most Clinical Trials

Clinical & Research News

Experts Assess Options for Treating Schizophrenia

Psychotherapy Shows Great Benefit in Treatment of Schizophrenia Patients

Physical Illnesses Often Untreated in Psychiatric Patients, Say Experts

More Bad News for Smokers: Lighting Up May Trigger Depression

Aggressive Intervention Urged for Depressed Physicians

Psychiatrists Play Greater Role in Organ-Transplant Evaluations

Depression-Related Sexual Problems Respond to Sildenafil

Canadian Researchers Shed Light on SAD Treatment Alternatives

Delayed Schizophrenia Treatment Does Not Cause Brain Damage

Researchers Find Strong Link Between Depression, Heart Disease

Schizophrenia and Analysis: Not Strange Bedfellows

Letters to the Editor

William H. Reid, M.D., M.P.H. - Administrative Certification

Joseph S. Silverman, M.D. - Disability Tricks

Douglas Beech, M.D. - Kaiser Settles Suit

Gail Fuller - Thank You from APAA

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