October 2, 1998
Professional News
Candidates for APA's 1999 Election Announced
U.S. Grads Drop by 9 Percent in Psychiatric Residencies
Confidentiality of MH Records Should Balance Society's Needs, Says Expert
M.D. Prevails on Challenge to Discriminatory Relicensing Form
Former Staff Member Returns to Head Improved Economics Office
APA, AMA Oppose Federal Bill to Criminalize Drug Prescribing for Assisted Suicide
National Poll on Assisted Suicide
APA Fights Move to Reimburse Nonphysicians for Teleconsults
Police Seizure of MH Records Proves Need for More Controls
Experts Share Advice on Reducing Risk When Treating Potentially Violent Patients
Rehabilitating MH Facilities Is Just What Doctor Ordered
Public Psychiatrists Said to Be More Satisfied With Administrative Than Clinical Duties
NMHA encourages Mentally Ill to Use Power of Their Vote
Muslim Mental Health Professionals Hold First Conference in Washington, D.C.
Small Businesses Support Patient Protection Regulations
APA Bestows Annual Awards at 1998 Toronto Meeting
From the President
Initiative on Schizophrenia to Educate Clinicians
Treating Schizophrenia in the Millennium
Research and Clinical News
Unraveling the Genetics of Mental Illness
Survey on Marijuana Use by Youths Suggests Need For Improved Prevention Efforts
PTSD in Prostitutes Shows Need for Thorough Trauma Histories
Authorities Should Increase Vigilance for Sibling Abuse
Letters to the Editor
Capital Punishment
Coercion
Correction
Suicide
Other Features
History Notes:
The Librium Story
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