What this section is about
Explain medication, therapy, appointments, side effects, refusal, monitoring and extra support needed.
Avoid saying
- They take medication.
- They are under .
- They have therapy.
Better ways to explain
- My child requires adult support to take medication safely and consistently.
- Appointments cause anxiety and require preparation and reassurance.
- Medication does not remove the need for care or supervision.
Example wording
My child requires adult support to manage medication, appointments and health needs. They may refuse medication due to taste, anxiety or sensory issues and require reassurance and prompting. Attending appointments can cause distress and needs preparation and recovery time.
Evidence that helps
- Prescription list
- Medication review letters
- /MHST letters
- records
- Therapy reports
- Appointment letters
Common mistakes
- Forgetting side effects
- Forgetting refusal
- Forgetting supervision
- Forgetting appointments
- Assuming medication means needs are controlled
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