Posted by SLS on January 6, 2007, at 7:51:14
In reply to Re: Patient paid to accept neuroleptic depot injection » med_empowered, posted by Phillipa on January 5, 2007, at 22:34:53
> Med I have to disagree as I saw so many schizophenics off their meds and miserable with voices and seeing things, and once stabalized they were productive in society again and happy and felt normal.
Yup. We might not like the story, but the outcome of medication seems to be much better than non-medication for those suffering with true schizophrenia.
Giving people a financial incentive to remain treatment compliant is an interesting idea. Ultimately, it might be both cost-effective and enhance the quality of life of the patient. It's something to think about, anyway. I won't debate the choice of neuroleptic. I know someone named Steve who will not accept treatment unless he is encouraged to come in once a month for his Prolixin injection. Any other modality fosters non-compliance and decompensation. The result of this is very expensive and drains public resources.
Steve had been a successful student studying to be a medical doctor. Real smart guy. He now drifts in and out of homeless shelters.
I don't think it is in anyone's best interest to leave schizophrenics alone.
- Scott
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