Clozapine prescribing in adolescent psychiatry: survey of prescribing practice in in-patient units
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Clozapine prescribing in adolescent psychiatry: survey of prescribing practice in in-patient units
AIMS AND METHOD Clozapine is an effective drug in treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but it seems to be prescribed for few patients under the age of 18 years. This study reports a survey of consultant psychiatrists working in adolescent units in the UK, looking at their use of clozapine and experience with it. RESULTS Out of 83 clinicians, 59 responded (71%). More than 40% of respondents do not...
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AIMS AND METHOD Clozapine is an effective drug in treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but it seems to be prescribed for few patients under the age of 18 years. This study reports a survey of consultant psychiatrists working in adolescent units in the UK, looking at their use of clozapine and experience with it. RESULTS Out of 83 clinicians, 59 responded (71%). More than 40% of respondents do not...
متن کاملClozapine prescribing in adolescent psychiatry: survey of prescribing practice in in-patient units
AIMS AND METHOD Clozapine is an effective drug in treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but it seems to be prescribed for few patients under the age of 18 years. This study reports a survey of consultant psychiatrists working in adolescent units in the UK, looking at their use of clozapine and experience with it. RESULTS Out of 83 clinicians, 59 responded (71%). More than 40% of respondents do not...
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عنوان ژورنال: Psychiatric Bulletin
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0955-6036,1472-1473
DOI: 10.1192/pb.29.10.377