Prevalence and appropriateness of psychotropic medication prescribing in a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of male and female prisoners in England

Prevalence and appropriateness of psychotropic medication prescribing in a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of male and female prisoners in England

Abstract Background Mental illness is highly prevalent among prisoners. Although psychotropic medicines can ameliorate symptoms of mental illness, prescribers in prisons must balance clinical needs against risks to safety and security. Concerns have been raised at the large number of prisoners repor...

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Main Authors: Lamiece Hassan, Jane Senior, Roger T. Webb, Martin Frisher, Mary P. Tully, David While, Jenny J. Shaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Prescribing
Psychotropic
Prison
Gender
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-016-1055-7

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