Bipolar, schizophrenia and other psychoses: register (lithium therapy)
Indicator
The contractor establishes and maintains a register of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and other psychoses and other patients on lithium therapy.
Indicator type
General practice indicator suitable for use in the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
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Rationale
This indicator establishes a register of people with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and other psychoses and other patients on lithium therapy with the aim of facilitating subsequent support.
Source guidance
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Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: prevention and management. NICE guideline CG178 (2014), recommendation 1.5.3.1
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Psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people: recognition and management. NICE guideline CG155 (2013, updated 2016)
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Bipolar disorder. NICE guideline CG185 (2014, updated 2023)
Specification
A register of people with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and other psychoses and other patients on lithium therapy.
Exclusions: People with no lithium treatment code in the last 6 months of the reporting period.
ISBN: 978-1-4731-5946-4