Clozapine in forensic settings: persuading patients

Abstract

This article describes the practical steps needed to establish and maintain patients on clozapine within secure psychiatric services, particularly where patients have a history of non‐adherence to treatment. The role of psychiatric nurses in creating a climate of therapeutic optimism is stressed. A number of techniques which optimise adherence are described.

Citation

Swinton, M. and McNamee, H. (2003), "Clozapine in forensic settings: persuading patients", The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 33-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636646200300012