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Article: Reports outline child and adolescent psychopharmacology study results from A.J. Dean et al.(Report)
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- Pediatrics Week
- Article date:
- June 6, 2009
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According to a study from Brisbane, Australia, "Many consumers express concerns about the safety of psychotropic medication for young people. Despite the increased use of psychotropic medication in children and adolescents, few studies have examined information needs of this group and predictors of safety-related concerns."
"This study was conducted within a national, consumer-based medicines information service. Between September, 2002, and December, 2005, all calls relating to use of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents were identified and reviewed. Information extracted included call characteristics, reason for calling, prior information, and ...