Management of Antipsychotics in Primary Care: Insights from Healthcare Professionals and Policy Makers in the UK.

A preprint abstract from medrxiv.org discusses the management of antipsychotics in primary care in the United Kingdom. The study conducted interviews with general practitioners, psychiatrists, and managers/planners of policy to explore their perceptions of antipsychotic management. The findings revealed competency gaps among healthcare professionals, communication barriers, limited access to non-pharmacological alternatives, and socioeconomic factors that contribute to suboptimal care for patients prescribed antipsychotics. The study suggests that improvements in postgraduate training, integrated care records, and policy changes are needed to enhance the quality of care for this population. [Extracted from the article]