Burns, T.

Objective To investigate how doctors engage with patients with psychotic illness in routine consultations. Design Conversation analysis of 32 consultations between psychiatrists and patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Setting Two psychiatric outpatient clinics in east London and south west London. Participants 7 psychiatrists and 32 patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Main outcome measure Mutual engagement in communication during the consultation.