Acute tranquilisation in young people with first-episode psychosis: Let's start low, go slow.

Aust N Z J Psychiatry

Early Psychosis Program, The Bondi Centre, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Bondi Junction, NSW, Australia.

Published: December 2016

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