How do you know if a mental health patient's medication is effective? How do you address mental health medication refusals? Learn the process by which a prescriber determines if a medication is recommended as part of the treatment plan, how various stakeholders (e.g., health staff, custody staff, administrators, patients) can identify medication effectiveness, and effective ways to address medication refusals. A hypothetical clinical case will be woven throughout the presentation.

Educational Objectives

• Explain the importance of thorough assessment, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate medication recommendations for the mental health patient
• Specify five ways to determine if a mental health patient's medication is effective
• Describe effective ways to address mental health medication refusals

Level:Basic