Self-prescription with psychotropic medications by healthcare professionals working at mental health institutions in Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahim M AlbawardiLayla A Abu AbdullahFatimah S AlzouriHawra M AldarManar A Al-ShibanDalal M AlBakrJawaher A AlMusailhiSaleh M AlSaidanAli M SonbaaPublished in: Journal of family & community medicine (2024)
To our knowledge, this is the first study in Saudi Arabia to assess the self-prescription of psychotropic medications by healthcare professionals at mental health institutions. This study is important for decision-makers in their planning and updating of prescription policies. It is also equally important to spread awareness among healthcare professionals about the consequences of self-prescription.
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