Patients' Early Discontinuation of Antidepressant Prescriptions.

Examines the prevalence of early discontinuation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) treatment among patients seen by various medical specialties. Initial prescription of SSRI by primary care provider among patients whose physician's specialty was known; Lowest likelihood of early SSRI discontinuation among patients of psychiatrists; Opportunities for performance improvement in each group.