Improving access and use of psychotropic medicines : Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package.
Title:
Improving access and use of psychotropic medicines : Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package.
Author:
Organization, World Health.
ISBN:
9789240680715
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (74 pages)
Contents:
Preliminaries -- Contents -- Preface -- Executive summary -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Improving access to psychotropics -- 3. Promoting appropriate use of psychotropics -- 4. Assessing a psychotropic access system -- 5. A seven-step approach to improving access to psychotropics -- Annex 1. Examples of treatment for disorders, including their pharmacological effectiveness -- References.
Abstract:
This module provides practical guidance on how to improve access to psychotropic drugs and promote their effective use. Issues such as the rational selection of drugs, affordability, sustainable financing and the availability of reliable health and supply systems are discussed in order to demonstrate practical ways to promote access. A number of educational, managerial and regulatory strategies to promote the effective use of psychotropic medicines are also highlighted.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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