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Towards understanding and improving medication safety for patients with mental illness in primary care: a multimethod study.

Ayre MJ, Lewis PJ, Phipps DL, et al. Towards understanding and improving medication safety for patients with mental illness in primary care: a multimethod study. Health Expect. 2024;27(3):e14095. doi:10.1111/hex.14095.

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July 17, 2024
Ayre MJ, Lewis PJ, Phipps DL, et al. Health Expect. 2024;27(3):e14095.
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People with mental illness frequently receive treatment from their primary care providers. In this study, people with mental illness, their caregivers, and healthcare providers detailed their perspectives on mental health medication safety within primary care. Communication, timely access, and continuity of care were identified as important factors for ensuring medication safety. Patients and caregivers also highlighted the importance of patient-centered guidelines and resources for providers.

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Ayre MJ, Lewis PJ, Phipps DL, et al. Towards understanding and improving medication safety for patients with mental illness in primary care: a multimethod study. Health Expect. 2024;27(3):e14095. doi:10.1111/hex.14095.