Section C Medication has been suggested

Before medication is prescribed, there are several checks that should be carried out in partnership with your relative and a professional.

Medication should not be the only option considered in response to challenging behaviour and should only be used if alternative strategies have not reduced the behaviour.

• Introduction
• Medication has been suggested for my relative, what information do I need?
• What should be done before prescribing?
• Questions to ask the prescriber
• Alternatives to medication
• Warning: Reasons not to prescribe medication!
• How should the decision about medication be made?
• Scenarios
• Key points
• Useful Information