Such consultation shall also be authorized upon request from the interdisciplinary team unless an alternative assessment is planned that is mutually satisfactory to the team. Effects of psychoactive drugs on other aspects of function such as mobility and continence shall also be considered at each review of the care plan by the attending physician. Nursing, Pharmacy and Social Work shall review psychoactive drug use periodically in accordance with applicable policies. Behavior management, Delirium, Dementia, Drug regimen review, Interdisciplinary team, Pain management, Pharmacist, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Psychotropic drugs, Rehabilitation, Social worker. The author places this policy in the public domain.
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Neither AMDA nor the author assumes any responsibility for the consequences resulting from use of this model policy. Users are hereby advised to seek professional advice before implementing any policy. See copyright information below. There are many causes for confusion and dysfunctional behavior. Only some of them respond well to psychoactive medications.