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Psychotropic medication in learning disabilities: audit as an alternative to legislation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

H. E. J. Miller ,
N. Simpson  and
S. E. Foster
H. E. J. Miller*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL
N. Simpson
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL
S. E. Foster
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL
*
∗Correspondence
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Abstract

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Clinical standards were compiled for prescription of psychotropic medication in adults with learning disabilities, and used in a community population for comparisons of current practice in two audit studies 12 months apart. Completing the audit cycle led to improved clinical practice and a rationalisation of prescribing practices. Improvements were achieved on all standards and the methods used to obtain them are discussed.

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Audit
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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 21 , Issue 5 , May 1997 , pp. 286 - 289
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Copyright © 1997 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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