THE USE OF MULTIPLE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION IN THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL-DISORDERS

Authors
JACOB KS
Citation
Ks. Jacob, THE USE OF MULTIPLE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION IN THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL-DISORDERS, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 29(2), 1995, pp. 186-188
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry,Psychiatry
Journal title
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry → ACNP
ISSN journal
00048674
Volume
29
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
186 - 188
Database
ISI
SICI code
0004-8674(1995)29:2<186:TUOMPM>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
The concurrent use of multiple psychotropic medication has been report ed to be widely prevalent in the treatment of mental disorders, and is considered inferior practice [1]. However, the complexity of the issu es demands reappraisal. This paper attempts to discuss the conceptual and practical issues involved.