Media Backgrounder – Addressing the use of psychotropic medicines in people with cognitive disability or impairment
Psychotropic medicines are commonly prescribed to people with cognitive disability or impairment, including older people with dementia and people of all ages with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Psychotropic medicine use in these populations is disproportionately high, reflecting a concerning trend in healthcare practices.
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