Mental Health Care
Mental Health TeamWho are the key mental health care providers, and what is their role in the prescription pathway? Members of the Mental Health Care Team are.. |
Mental Health Team - Prescription Pathway LinkWhat is the link between the Mental Health Team and the Prescription Pathway? Each member of the mental health team may play different but important roles in the process by which patients receive, fill, and refill their prescriptions.. |
Pharmacist & Formulary Influence in Mental IllnessWhat is the Influence of the Pharmacist and Formulary in mental illness? Pharmacies can affect how drugs are dispensed in the prescription pathway in several ways. For example, some managed care organizations restrict the use of expensive medications with a fail-first policy. |
Patient's RoleWhat is the Role of the Patient with mental ill? As the members of the mental health care team play their various roles in supporting individuals with mental disorders, it's important not to overlook the central role patients themselves play in the success of their treatment. |
Follow-Up PrescriptionsWhat are Follow-Up Prescriptions in Mental Illness? Although patients can obtain refills for initial prescriptions directly from the pharmacist, prescription changes may occur after a follow-up appointment. |
Treatment Adherence & PersistencyWhat are Treatment Adherence and Persistency among patients with mental illness? Treatment adherence and persistency refer to a patient's ability and willingness to take medications as prescribed and to remain on treatment. |
Adherence Team MembersWhat are the roles of the team members to play a key role in adherence? Despite the above potential barriers, many individuals on the treatment team can help patients adhere to their treatment. The following is a summary of some of the team members who can play a key role in adherence. |
Educating Patients, Families, and CaregiversMembers of the health care team can provide an important service to patients with mental illness and their families by helping to educate them. Educational programs can be produced by a variety of sources, including pharmaceutical companies, advocacy groups, and medical institutions. |
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