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Developing rational protocols for paediatric psychopharmacological prescribing.

P Gringras1, F McNicholas

  • 1Harper House Children's Service, Radlett and Bloomfield Child and Adolescent Unit, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.

Child: Care, Health and Development
|June 1, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Child psychiatrists increasingly prescribe psychotropic medication for children, even those with developmental disorders. New protocols ensure safe, standardized prescribing and monitoring for better child outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Pediatric Pharmacology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Increasing use of psychotropic medication in children by various medical professionals in the UK.
  • Medication prescribed for conditions beyond hyperkinetic disorder and depression, including behavioral issues in developmental disorders and learning difficulties.
  • Identified lack of robust clinical trial data and standardized protocols for pediatric psychotropic prescribing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and describe a comprehensive set of protocols for prescribing psychotropic medication to children.
  • To establish a standardized decision-making process for all referred children.
  • To outline the guiding philosophies behind the protocol development and their benefits.

Main Methods:

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  • Development of detailed protocols for individual drug prescriptions.
  • Inclusion of guidelines for informed consent, long-term monitoring, and school liaison.
  • Implementation of a standardized decision-making pathway for all pediatric patients.

    • Main Results:

    • A comprehensive protocol system has been developed and implemented.
    • The system addresses prescribing details, consent, monitoring, and inter-agency communication.
    • Standardized decision-making benefits children, families, prescribers, and schools.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed protocols provide a structured approach to pediatric psychotropic prescribing.
    • This systematized approach supports safe and effective medication management.
    • The system facilitates clinical audit, research, and collaborative care.