What is it about?
The scientific basis for the use of medication to calm down highly disturbed or agitated individuals in the context of mental disorder.
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Why is it important?
The subject is topical and controversial.
Perspectives
NICE revised Guidelines on the subject do not acknowledge previous experience and disregard important evidence that should be considered by clinicians.
John Cookson
Royal London Hospital
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This page is a summary of: Rapid tranquillisation: the science and advice, BJPsych Advances, August 2018, Royal College of Psychiatrists,
DOI: 10.1192/bja.2018.25.
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