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Patients' knowledge and views of their depot neuroleptic medication

Department of Psychological Medicine, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen AB25 2ZH;

S. Tomlinson, formerly SHO in Psychiatry and J. Bouch, Consultant Psychiatrist

Goldenhill Resource Centre, Clydebank

^* Correspondence

Aims and method This study examined the attitudes and knowledge of patients regarding their depot neuroleptic medication. All patients were attending a community mental health centre in Clydebank, Scotland.

Results Many patients had limited knowledge of their medication, its benefits and side-effects as well as the rationale for its use. The biggest gaps were found in patients' knowledge of the long-term side-effects of their medication.

Clinical implications Our findings raise doubts as to the capacity of some patients to give informed consent to their treatment. A number of steps are outlined in order to raise patients' standard of knowledge.