Documentation: Patients will only be transferred to the GP once the GP has agreed via signing copies of the Shared Care Agreement Form Provide GP with diagnosis, relevant clinical information, treatment plan, duration of treatment within 14 days of seeing the patient or inform GP if the patient does not attend appointment Maintenance prescription: Prescribe SSRI in accordance with the GP’s specialist’s recommendations. Responsibilities Clinical monitoring: To report to and seek advice from the specialist on any aspect of patient care which is of concern to the GP and may affect treatment. Safety monitoring: No specific monitoring is required as specialist CAMHS services will continue to monitor for adverse drug reactions, mental state and general progress at appropriate intervals. Duration of treatment: Stop treatment on advice of specialist. Re-referral criteria: Seek urgent advice from secondary care if: Toxicity is suspected The patient becomes pregnant whilst taking SSRI Non-compliance is suspected The GP feels a dose change is required There is marked deterioration in the condition patient’s The GP feels the patient is not benefiting from the treatment Documentation: Formally reply to the request to shared care within 14 days of consultant’s receipt, using the shared care agreement forms. Adverse Events Please refer to the BNFC and/or SPC for information. Cautions Drug Interactions Other Do not stop medication abruptly please refer to Specialist Team – Information Contact Details [insert text here] Name: [insert text here] Address: [insert text here] Telephone:
Documentation: Patients will only be transferred to the GP once the GP has agreed via signing copies of the Shared Care Agreement Form Provide GP with diagnosis, relevant clinical information, treatment plan, duration of treatment within 14 days of seeing the patient or inform GP if the patient does not attend appointment GP’s Responsibilities Maintenance prescription: Prescribe SSRI in accordance with the specialist’s recommendations. Clinical monitoring: To report to and seek advice from the specialist on any aspect of patient care which is of concern to the GP and may affect treatment. Safety monitoring: No specific monitoring is required as specialist CAMHS services will continue to monitor for adverse drug reactions, mental state and general progress at appropriate intervals. Duration of treatment: Stop treatment on advice of specialist. Re-referral criteria: Seek urgent advice from secondary care if: Toxicity is suspected The patient becomes pregnant whilst taking SSRI Non-compliance is suspected The GP feels a dose change is required There is marked deterioration in the patient’s condition The GP feels the patient is not benefiting from the treatment Documentation: Formally reply to the consultant’s request to shared care within 14 days of receipt, using the shared care agreement forms. Adverse Events Cautions Drug Interactions Please refer to the BNFC and/or SPC for information. Other Information Do not stop medication abruptly – please refer to Specialist Team Contact Details Name: [insert text here] Address: [insert text here] Telephone: [insert text here]