Appointments

Page posted: 3/6/24

Appointments with licensed practitioners can help support people to make informed decisions about how to manage and optimize their medications.

Preparing for appointments

Being prepared for appointments can help improve communication with licensed practitioners and support optimal health outcomes for people who take psychotropic medications. For more information on how to prepare for an appointment, refer to Psychotropic Medication Manual – Preparing for appointments.

Attending appointmentss

DHS encourages the person taking medication and their support team to discuss any questions about the person’s medications with the licensed practitioner at their appointments. For a list of questions, refer to Psychotropic Medication Manual – Attending appointments.

Additional resources

Psychotropic Medication Manual
Psychotropic Medication Manual – Support plan development
Psychotropic Medication Manual – Medications