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The science and ethics of antipsychotic use in children /

The Science and Ethics of Antipsychotic Use in Children reviews the latest findings for the safety and efficacy of the rapidly rising incidence of antipsychotic use in children and examines tensions that are created by off-label use, both in clinical psychiatric practice and research. In the past te...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Di Pietro, Nina (Editor), Illes, Judy (Editor), Berger, Mai (Contributor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam [Netherlands] : Academic Press, 2015.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The Science and Ethics of Antipsychotic Use in Children reviews the latest findings for the safety and efficacy of the rapidly rising incidence of antipsychotic use in children and examines tensions that are created by off-label use, both in clinical psychiatric practice and research. In the past ten years, the number of antipsychotics prescribed to children with psychiatric disorders has skyrocketed. Despite this rapid growth, most medications have been inadequately studied in children for safety or efficacy and many have serious adverse health. Measures are needed to ensure that the health.
Physical Description:1 online resource (228 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
ISBN:9780128004814
0128004819
0128000163
9780128000168