Fact sheets
These information sheets explain what the clinical care standard means for consumer, clinicians and healthcare services.
The Psychotropic Medicines in Cognitive Disability or Impairment Clinical Care Standard contains
What do clinicians need to know?
The standard contains eight quality statements to ensure the safe and appropriate use of psychotropic medicines in people with cognitive disability or impairment.
What are psychotropic medicines?
Psychotropic medicines are used mainly to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Some psychotropic medicines can also be used for health conditions such as pain or sleeping problems.
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2023
Publication or report
This document outlines some changes made to MedicineInsight as part of the transition from NPS MedicineWise to the Commission, along with the actions required by reconsenting practices and participating general practitioners to continue involvement in the program.
2023
Survey or form
GPs at participating MedicineInsight practices who would like the practice clinical activity reports to identify them by name must complete this consent form and return it to the Commission via medicineinsight@safetyandquality.gov.au.