TABLE 1.
Considerations for involuntary medicationa
Ethical | Clinical | Access |
---|---|---|
Long-term goals | Past trials | Hospital formulary |
Patient input in choice of antipsychotic | Use of short-acting antipsychotics | Cost (including cost to patient as outpatient) |
Criteria for involuntary treatment | Comorbid conditions Adverse effects Route Dosing interval Requirement for oral overlap |
Drug replacement or sample program availability Jail formulary, ability to administer LAIAs, and ability to adjust medication times |
LAIAs = long-acting injectable antipsychotics.
Based on expert opinion.