Patterns and factors associated with the prescription of psychotropic medications after diagnosis of cancer in Chinese patients: A population-based cohort study.

Chun Sing LamChui Ping LeeJoey Wing Yan ChanYin Ting Cheung

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2024)

The use of psychotropic medication is common (20%) among patients with cancer. Our findings highlight the importance of identification and documentation of psychiatric needs among patients with cancer.

Keyphrases

papillary thyroid
mental health
squamous cell
electronic health record
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adverse drug
lymph node metastasis
emergency department
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