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Use of oral antipsychotics as augmentation Use of oral antipsychotics as augmentation
Recommendations 1.4.35 to 1.4.39
Why the committee made the recommendations Why the committee made the recommendations
The committee made the recommendations on the use of antipsychotics by informal consensus and
based on their knowledge and experience and in line with the monitoring requirements for
antipsychotics specified in the BNF and the NICE guideline on psychosis and schizophrenia.
How the recommendations might affect practice How the recommendations might affect practice
The recommendations reflect current practice, but may reduce variation in practice across the
NHS.
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Activities to help wellbeing Activities to help wellbeing
Recommendations 1.4.42 and 1.4.43
Why the committee made the recommendations Why the committee made the recommendations
The committee were aware, based on their knowledge and experience, that informal exercise, and
particularly exercise outdoors, may lead to an improved sense of wellbeing. They were also aware
that a healthy lifestyle may improve a sense of wellbeing. These views were confirmed by
stakeholder comments
How the recommendations might affect practice How the recommendations might affect practice
The recommendations may encourage conversations about the value of informal exercise and a
healthy lifestyle, but as this is self-directed exercise and lifestyle changes there will not be resource
implications for the NHS.
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