Psychotropic Medication
/ˌsaɪk.oʊˈtrɒpɪk ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A drug prescribed to affect mental state, used legally to treat psychiatric disorders and subject to regulation under mental health and pharmaceutical laws.
The court reviewed the patient’s consent for psychotropic medication during the capacity hearing.
Forms
- psychotropic medication
- psychotropic medications
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Commentary
Legal references to psychotropic medication typically address consent, capacity, and regulation issues in mental health law.
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