Summary
Psychotropic medicines are medications that act on the brain. They are used for mental health conditions but are sometimes also given to people because their behaviour is seen as challenging, such as people with learning disabilities or cognitive impairment. This standard produced by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare provides guidance to clinicians, healthcare services, patients, families and carers on the safe and appropriate use of psychotropic medicines. It contains:
- Eight quality statements describing safe and appropriate care.
- A set of indicators to support monitoring and quality improvement.
Psychotropic Medicines in Cognitive Disability or Impairment Clinical Care Standard (9 May 2024)
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/psychotropic-medicines-cognitive-impairment-and-disability-clinical-care-standard
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