The patient's perspective on medicines in mental illness

‘It's not my job. I’m the patient not the doctor’: Patient perspectives on medicines management in the treatment of schizophrenia

“…Decision-making and responsibility moreover are complex within mental health services and relate to a number of considerations, including of the nature and rapidly altering patients' mental status [2,5,[12][13][14]. In addition, part 16 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scottish Act 2003) allows patients to be treated for specific mental illnesses with specific medicines, regardless of consent or capacity to consent [37].…”

“…Exploring the patient's perspective of medicines is important; effectiveness depends not only on the efficacy and appropriateness of the drugs prescribed, but also on patient adherence to the intended regimen [5]. Adherence has been defined as 'the extent to which a person's behaviour coincides with medical or health advice' [6].…”

Early discontinuation of antidepressant treatment in adults is very common in the USA

“…6 Practitioners need to develop their knowledge of effective models of counselling, psychotherapy, and social support, alongside their knowledge of psychopharmacology. When instigating treatment for people with depression there should be a clear plan for the correction of unsuccessful treatment, and frequent follow up.…”

Methadone prescribing under supervised consumption on premises: A Scottish clinician's perspective on prescribing practice

“…The recommendation for the appropriate use of medicines by the health‐care professionals and use of medication by the patient is a key goal for the management of all medical conditions [11]. Effective medicine management depends not only on the efficacy and appropriateness of the drug prescribed, but also on patient adherence to the intended regimen [12]. Practice in the UK varies markedly.…”