[PDF] prescribing guidelines in psychiatry

What are the clinical guidelines for prescribing psychotropic medications to children?

6. Clinical guidelines identified in the AACAP Practice Parameter, “Prescribing PsychotropicMedicationto Children” should be implemented. includingsystematicabove document psychoeducation monitoringidentifies components informed progress of quality prescribing, over time,collaborationwith child and familyon an ongoing basis.

What are the guidelines on the use of antipsycho-tics?

Although the guideline focuses on the clinical indica- tions (statement 5) and judicious use (statements 8 through 15) of antipsycho tic medications to treat agitation or psychosis, other facets of care and clinical decision making are inextricably linked to

How is the decision to prescribe psychotropic medication integrally linked?

The decision to prescribe psychotropic medication is integrally linked to the entire process of mental health treatment. An overarching principle is that the use of psychotropic medication for children and adolescents should be part of holistic and collaborative mental health treatment.

How should medication monitoring and oversight of psychotropic medications be conducted?

14. Psychotropic medicationmonitoring and oversight efforts should involveongoingcollaborationamong state and county agenciesas well as managed care organizations. Collaborationinformation-sharing,gencies and organizations agreed-upon a commitment standards, to delineation work together.