VDDS WEBINAR-Medication for people with an Intellectual disability

Description

People with intellectual disability are at high risk of being prescribed unnecessary psychotropic medication. The reasons for this are explored as well as approaches that can be taken to ensure that medication is prescribed appropriately.

Trainers

VDDS Staff (Clinician) — St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne_Victorian Dual Disability Service

Eligibility criteria

Webinars are tailored to staff working in Disability or Mental health Services; however, anyone can register

Categories: Assessment & intervention, MH policy, systems & legislation, Therapeutic theory & practice
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Adult

Tuesday 21 November 2023
12:30 to 13:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

No cost

Provided by Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)

For further information contact

vdds@svha.org.au

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